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
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist work. 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 ComprehensionMonitoringActive ListeningSpeakingOperations MonitoringCritical Thinking
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary by industry
Health Care and Social Assistance
41,060 workers
$99,500
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
2,070 workers
$93,000
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,460 workers
$105,000
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
1,330 workers
$93,000
Educational Services
560 workers
$114,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
100 workers
$113,500
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$74,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist pays 40% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).
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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 $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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