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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary
$99,500 / year
≈ $8,300 per month · $47.84 per hour
25th percentile
$84,000Average
$99,50075th percentile
$110,000
$84,000Average
$99,50075th percentile
$110,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary by state
Alabama$81,000
Alaska$118,500
Arizona$103,000
Arkansas$81,500
California$125,000
Colorado$107,000
Connecticut$109,000
Delaware$102,000
District of Columbia$120,500
Florida$89,000
Georgia$94,000
Hawaii$118,000
Idaho$105,000
Illinois$96,500
Indiana$90,000
Iowa$85,000
Kansas$87,000
Kentucky$87,500
Louisiana$77,500
Maine$97,000
Maryland$109,000
Massachusetts$116,000
Michigan$87,500
Minnesota$101,500
Mississippi$74,000
Missouri$86,000
Montana$90,000
Nebraska$86,500
Nevada$105,500
New Hampshire$101,500
New Jersey$110,000
New Mexico$91,500
New York$114,000
North Carolina$88,000
North Dakota$84,500
Ohio$91,000
Oklahoma$92,000
Oregon$121,500
Pennsylvania$90,000
Rhode Island$109,500
South Carolina$85,500
South Dakota$80,500
Tennessee$81,000
Texas$98,000
Utah$99,500
Vermont$111,000
Virginia$102,000
Washington$124,000
West Virginia$86,000
Wisconsin$95,000
Wyoming$92,500
About this role
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- 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.
Top skills: Reading Comprehension Monitoring Active Listening Speaking Operations Monitoring Critical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pay by experience level
Entry level$71,500
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$84,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$99,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$110,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$132,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+7.1%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,600
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary by industry
Hospitals
26,560 workers
$99,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
25,750 workers
$99,000Hospitals, Privately Owned
23,260 workers
$100,000Ambulatory Health Care Services
14,480 workers
$99,500Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
7,310 workers
$95,500Offices of Physicians
5,820 workers
$96,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
2,050 workers
$93,000Administrative and Support Services
1,330 workers
$93,000Outpatient Care Centers
1,300 workers
$138,500Hospitals, State Government Owned
1,250 workers
$104,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pays 39% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist make?
The average base salary for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist in the United States is $99,500 per year, or about $47.84 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $84,000 and $110,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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