Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations · 43K employed in the U.S.
Median annual
$95,480
Median hourly
$46
Average annual
$96,120
Typical range
$68,890–$127,670
Pay distribution
10th to 90th percentile, with the median marked.
What this role pays
The median annual salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists is $95,480 as of May 2025, based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey. That works out to about $46 an hour at a full-time schedule.
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures.
Most earn between $68,890 and $127,670 a year. There are roughly 43K people employed as magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the United States. Use the state and metro pages below to see how pay changes by location, and the calculator to convert any hourly or annual figure.
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Convert your pay and see where it lands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.
- Hourly
- $45.90
- Daily
- $367
- Weekly
- $1,836
- Bi-weekly
- $3,672
- Monthly
- $7,957
- Annual
- $95,480
$95,480 a year is around the 50th percentile for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistss. The median is $95,480.
Highest-paying states
Median annual wage by state.
- 1District of Columbia$128,710
- 2California$124,000
- 3Washington$122,750
- 4Oregon$121,920
- 5Alaska$120,610
- 6Hawaii$119,370
- 7New York$113,270
- 8Massachusetts$110,600
- 9Connecticut$106,330
- 10New Hampshire$105,420
- 11Colorado$105,380
- 12Maryland$105,230
Top-paying metro areas
Median annual wage by metro area.
- 1San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$176,950
- 2Vallejo, CA$176,650
- 3San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$146,260
- 4Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$144,810
- 5Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$130,460
- 6Modesto, CA$126,980
- 7Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$125,660
- 8Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$123,910
- 9San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$123,080
- 10Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$121,930
- 11Salem, OR$121,920
- 12Anchorage, AK$121,660
Related job titles
Employers advertise Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists roles under these titles.
Related occupations
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$80,110
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74,310
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$96,590
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$101,370
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$50,290
- Radiation Therapists$105,310
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48,430
- Respiratory Therapists$82,280
What a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists does
- Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
- Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
- Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
- Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
- Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
- Take brief medical histories from patients.
- Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make?
- The median annual wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists is $95,480 ($46 per hour). Pay ranges from about $68,890 at the 10th percentile to $127,670 at the 90th percentile.
- What is the average salary for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists?
- The average (mean) annual salary is $96,120, which is higher than the median because a small number of high earners pull the average up.
- Which state pays Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologistss the most?
- District of Columbia has the highest median annual wage for this occupation at $128,710.
- Is Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists a growing occupation?
- BLS employment data for May 2025 counts about 43K people in this occupation. Projected growth is published separately in the BLS Employment Projections program.
- What does a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists do?
- Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.; Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.; Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images..