Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is $45.91 an hour ($95,480 a year). About 43,390 people work in this job there.
Pay range for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.12 | $68,890 |
| 25% of workers | $38.96 | $81,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.91 | $95,480 |
| 75% of workers | $51.12 | $106,340 |
| 90% of workers | $61.38 | $127,670 |
Best-paying states for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $128,710 | 150 |
| California | $124,000 | 3,570 |
| Washington | $122,750 | 960 |
| Oregon | $121,920 | 510 |
| Alaska | $120,610 | 100 |
| Hawaii | $119,370 | 140 |
| New York | $113,270 | 3,240 |
| Massachusetts | $110,600 | 1,490 |
| Connecticut | $106,330 | 450 |
| New Hampshire | $105,420 | 270 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $100,600
- California · $124,000
- Colorado · $105,380
- Florida · $84,330
- Georgia · $92,060
- Illinois · $95,380
- Indiana · $86,880
- Kentucky · $82,200
- Louisiana · $77,510
- Maryland · $105,230
- Massachusetts · $110,600
- Michigan · $84,620
- Minnesota · $100,900
- Missouri · $83,110
- New Jersey · $103,930
- New York · $113,270
- North Carolina · $85,120
- Ohio · $87,670
- Oregon · $121,920
- Pennsylvania · $91,120
- South Carolina · $83,550
- Tennessee · $78,610
- Texas · $96,780
- Virginia · $98,640
- Washington · $122,750
- Wisconsin · $94,720
Education, experience and outlook for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Respiratory Therapists | $82,280 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $96,590 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Radiologists | $420,860 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $101,370 |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,310 |
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