SOC 29-2035 · May 2025 · United States
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists across the United States is $95,480 per year, measured over 43,390 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $128,710.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +7.1%
- Openings per year
- 2,600
- Typical entry-level education
- Associate's degree
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 79.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $128,710 and Mississippi pays $71,710.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $128,710 | 150 | |
| 2 | California | $124,000 | 3,570 | |
| 3 | Washington | $122,750 | 960 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $121,920 | 510 | |
| 5 | Alaska | $120,610 | 100 | |
| 6 | Hawaii | $119,370 | 140 | |
| 7 | New York | $113,270 | 3,240 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $110,600 | 1,490 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $106,330 | 450 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $105,420 | 270 |
States with the most Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 3,570 | $124,000 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,240 | $113,270 | |
| 3 | Texas | 2,930 | $96,780 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,860 | $84,330 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 2,760 | $95,380 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 2,250 | $91,120 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 1,840 | $87,670 | |
| 8 | Georgia | 1,800 | $92,060 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 1,490 | $110,600 | |
| 10 | Tennessee | 1,350 | $78,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $176,950 | 220 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $176,650 | 30 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $146,260 | 420 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $144,810 | 220 |
| 5 | Seattle | $130,460 | 460 |
| 6 | Modesto | $126,980 | 50 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $125,660 | 30 |
| 8 | Boston | $123,910 | 1,160 |
| 9 | San Diego | $123,080 | 320 |
| 10 | Bridgeport | $121,930 | 80 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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