How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $52.46 an hour or $9,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $52.46
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 174
- Jobs in the area
- 810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,700 | $46.49 | |
| 25th | $105,300 | $50.61 | |
| Median | $109,100 | $52.46 | |
| 75th | $123,000 | $59.12 | |
| 90th | $131,000 | $62.99 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $52.46 ($109,100 a year).
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $109,100 against $95,480 nationally, 14% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $128,700, so Washington pays 15% less.
Where does Washington rank for magnetic resonance imaging technologist pay?
20 of 174 metro areas with data.
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $96,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $131,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.