SOC 29-2035 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists — Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
In Jacksonville, FL the median wage is $83,170.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Jacksonville, FL the median wage is $83,170. That is 12.9% lower than the national median of $95,480. Pay ranges from under $75,780 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,300 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $78,770 to $99,060.
Employment stands at 240, or 0.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $94,420. Of the 579 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 113th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,780 | −20.6% |
| 25th | $78,770 | −17.5% |
| Median (50th) | $83,170 | −12.9% |
| 75th | $99,060 | +3.7% |
| 90th | $100,300 | +5.0% |
| Mean | $87,080 | −8.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $94,420 | 90 | |
| 2 | Naples | $91,270 | 80 | |
| 3 | Miami | $91,170 | 800 | |
| 4 | Pensacola | $85,560 | 60 | |
| 5 | Lakeland | $85,530 | 70 | |
| 6 | North Port | $85,230 | 60 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $83,980 | 350 | |
| 8 | Palm Bay | $82,920 | 80 | |
| 9 | Tampa | $82,690 | 540 | |
| 10 | Port St. Lucie | $81,830 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Jacksonville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $83,170 buys what $80,435 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$83,170as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,435US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $83,170 a year, 12.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,780 to $100,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $94,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Jacksonville, FL?
The median annual wage is $83,170, or $39.99 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 Jacksonville, FL is 12.9% 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 Jacksonville, FL earns more than $100,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,780 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 Cape Coral, at $94,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Jacksonville, FL. 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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