Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is $59.62 an hour ($124,000 a year). About 3,570 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($95,480). California ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for magnetic resonance imaging technologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.75 | $74,360 |
| 25% of workers | $44.70 | $92,970 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.62 | $124,000 |
| 75% of workers | $72.96 | $151,760 |
| 90% of workers | $83.67 | $174,030 |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $176,950 | 220 |
| Vallejo | $176,650 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $146,260 | 420 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $144,810 | 220 |
| Modesto | $126,980 | 50 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $125,660 | 30 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $123,080 | 320 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $109,800 | 1,290 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $108,410 | 40 |
| Fresno | $106,710 | 130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $106,010 | 320 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $98,550 | 60 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $86,050 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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