Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $95,480 · Median hourly: $45.91 · Employment: 43,390
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,890 | $33.12 |
| 25th | $81,040 | $38.96 |
| Median | $95,480 | $45.91 |
| 75th | $106,340 | $51.12 |
| 90th | $127,670 | $61.38 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-2035
- Total U.S. employment: 43,390
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $45.91 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $95,493 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $95,480.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $78,890 | $37.93 | -17.4% | 490 |
| Alaska | $120,610 | $57.99 | +26.3% | 100 |
| Arizona | $100,600 | $48.37 | +5.4% | 730 |
| Arkansas | $78,780 | $37.88 | -17.5% | 380 |
| California | $124,000 | $59.62 | +29.9% | 3,570 |
| Colorado | $105,380 | $50.66 | +10.4% | 670 |
| Connecticut | $106,330 | $51.12 | +11.4% | 450 |
| Delaware | $103,510 | $49.77 | +8.4% | 170 |
| District of Columbia | $128,710 | $61.88 | +34.8% | 150 |
| Florida | $84,330 | $40.55 | -11.7% | 2,860 |
| Georgia | $92,060 | $44.26 | -3.6% | 1,800 |
| Hawaii | $119,370 | $57.39 | +25.0% | 140 |
| Idaho | $101,680 | $48.88 | +6.5% | 170 |
| Illinois | $95,380 | $45.86 | -0.1% | 2,760 |
| Indiana | $86,880 | $41.77 | -9.0% | 1,030 |
| Iowa | $81,420 | $39.14 | -14.7% | 220 |
| Kansas | $82,670 | $39.75 | -13.4% | 330 |
| Kentucky | $82,200 | $39.52 | -13.9% | 650 |
| Louisiana | $77,510 | $37.26 | -18.8% | 510 |
| Maine | $94,140 | $45.26 | -1.4% | 210 |
| Maryland | $105,230 | $50.59 | +10.2% | 770 |
| Massachusetts | $110,600 | $53.17 | +15.8% | 1,490 |
| Michigan | $84,620 | $40.68 | -11.4% | 1,270 |
| Minnesota | $100,900 | $48.51 | +5.7% | 710 |
| Mississippi | $71,710 | $34.48 | -24.9% | 250 |
| Missouri | $83,110 | $39.96 | -13.0% | 1,040 |
| Montana | $86,950 | $41.80 | -8.9% | 150 |
| Nebraska | $82,710 | $39.77 | -13.4% | 290 |
| Nevada | $98,260 | $47.24 | +2.9% | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $105,420 | $50.68 | +10.4% | 270 |
| New Jersey | $103,930 | $49.96 | +8.9% | 1,250 |
| New Mexico | $87,850 | $42.24 | -8.0% | 140 |
| New York | $113,270 | $54.46 | +18.6% | 3,240 |
| North Carolina | $85,120 | $40.93 | -10.9% | 1,180 |
| North Dakota | $80,610 | $38.76 | -15.6% | 70 |
| Ohio | $87,670 | $42.15 | -8.2% | 1,840 |
| Oklahoma | $87,480 | $42.06 | -8.4% | 400 |
| Oregon | $121,920 | $58.62 | +27.7% | 510 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,120 | $43.81 | -4.6% | 2,250 |
| Rhode Island | $105,060 | $50.51 | +10.0% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $83,550 | $40.17 | -12.5% | 730 |
| South Dakota | $77,010 | $37.03 | -19.3% | 210 |
| Tennessee | $78,610 | $37.79 | -17.7% | 1,350 |
| Texas | $96,780 | $46.53 | +1.4% | 2,930 |
| Utah | $91,150 | $43.82 | -4.5% | 300 |
| Vermont | $103,070 | $49.55 | +7.9% | 60 |
| Virginia | $98,640 | $47.42 | +3.3% | 1,070 |
| Washington | $122,750 | $59.01 | +28.6% | 960 |
| West Virginia | $80,490 | $38.70 | -15.7% | 190 |
| Wisconsin | $94,720 | $45.54 | -0.8% | 530 |
| Wyoming | $92,010 | $44.24 | -3.6% | 70 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for magnetic resonance imaging technologists?
The median annual wage for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is $95,480 ($45.91 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many magnetic resonance imaging technologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 43,390 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $45.91. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.