SOC 29-2035 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists — Arkansas
Arkansas · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Arkansas is $78,780 per year, 17.5% below the national median of $95,480.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Arkansas is $78,780 per year, 17.5% below the national median of $95,480. Half of workers earn between $69,240 and $83,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $61,910 and the ninetieth at $97,570.
The area has 380 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Arkansas ranks number 47th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Fayetteville records the highest median at $81,120. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 106th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,910 | −35.2% |
| 25th | $69,240 | −27.5% |
| Median (50th) | $78,780 | −17.5% |
| 75th | $83,060 | −13.0% |
| 90th | $97,570 | +2.2% |
| Mean | $78,540 | −17.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $81,120 | 60 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $79,840 | 150 | |
| 3 | Jonesboro | $79,510 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $78,780 goes as far as $90,656 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$78,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$90,656US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $78,780 a year, 17.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,910 to $97,570 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $81,120.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $78,780, or $37.88 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $95,480, so pay in Arkansas is 17.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arkansas earns more than $97,570 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fayetteville, at $81,120 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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