Median Salary
$95,480
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$45.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$127,670
entry level starts ~$68,890
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 43,000 employed
How much does a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist make?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the United States bring home a median salary of $95,480 a year, or around $45.90 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $68,890, while the top 10% earn $127,670.
That is $34,090 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary range by percentile
Half of all Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists earn between $81,040 and $106,340 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $68,890 | $33.12 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $81,040 | $38.96 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $95,480 | $45.90 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $106,340 | $51.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,670 | $61.38 |
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Highest-paying states for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. District of Columbia leads the country for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay at $128,710 a year, followed by California ($124,000) and Washington ($122,750). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $71,710 — a gap of $57,000 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
District of Columbia $128,710California $124,000Washington $122,750Oregon $121,920Alaska $120,610Hawaii $119,370New York $113,270Massachusetts $110,600Connecticut $106,330New Hampshire $105,420Colorado $105,380Maryland $105,230Rhode Island $105,060New Jersey $103,930Delaware $103,510Vermont $103,070Idaho $101,680Minnesota $100,900Arizona $100,600Virginia $98,640Nevada $98,260Texas $96,780Illinois $95,380Wisconsin $94,720Maine $94,140Georgia $92,060Wyoming $92,010Utah $91,150Pennsylvania $91,120New Mexico $87,850Ohio $87,670Oklahoma $87,480Montana $86,950Indiana $86,880North Carolina $85,120Michigan $84,620Florida $84,330South Carolina $83,550Missouri $83,110Nebraska $82,710Kansas $82,670Kentucky $82,200Iowa $81,420North Dakota $80,610West Virginia $80,490Alabama $78,890Arkansas $78,780Tennessee $78,610Louisiana $77,510South Dakota $77,010Mississippi $71,710
Workforce and education
About 43,000 people work as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist make in the United States?
The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary in the United States is $95,480 per year, or about $45.90 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $68,890, while the top 10% of earners make $127,670 or more.
How does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist median of $95,480 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists the most?
District of Columbia is the highest-paying state for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists, with a median salary of $128,710 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist?
Becoming a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists work in the United States?
About 43,000 people were employed as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.