The average salary for a magnetic resonance imaging technologist in the United States is $86,600, but the range typically falls between $75,360 and $99,340. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $41.64, with a range between $36.23 and $47.76.
There are approximately 41,340 people employed as a magnetic resonance imaging technologist in the United States. With California, Florida, New York employing the highest number of magnetic resonance imaging technologists.The state with the best pay for a magnetic resonance imaging technologist is California, with an average annual salary of $114,680, while North Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $76,710.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $61,470 | $29.55 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,360 | $36.23 |
| Median | $83,740 | $40.26 |
| 75th Percentile | $99,340 | $47.76 |
| 90th Percentile | $112,420 | $54.05 |
The salary of a magnetic resonance imaging technologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a magnetic resonance imaging technologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for magnetic resonance imaging technologists are California, Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Oregon while the worst states are North Dakota, Mississippi, South Dakota, Louisiana, Tennessee.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,790 | $69,040 | $85,750 |
| Alaska | $85,580 | $109,830 | $123,900 |
| Arizona | $77,230 | $90,260 | $106,120 |
| Arkansas | $60,170 | $73,140 | $86,860 |
| California | $75,350 | $114,680 | $160,250 |
| Colorado | $77,440 | $95,680 | $108,060 |
| Connecticut | $74,750 | $94,990 | $119,340 |
| Delaware | $78,490 | $90,470 | $104,860 |
| District of Columbia | $90,800 | $99,330 | $126,180 |
| Florida | $39,590 | $75,850 | $94,160 |
| Georgia | $59,120 | $82,530 | $101,500 |
| Hawaii | $96,410 | $106,610 | $124,730 |
| Idaho | $80,070 | $94,910 | $112,970 |
| Illinois | $66,710 | $85,580 | $101,770 |
| Indiana | $62,260 | $79,770 | $94,300 |
| Iowa | $57,490 | $71,100 | $86,830 |
| Kansas | $61,170 | $76,840 | $91,580 |
| Kentucky | $61,980 | $75,940 | $87,110 |
| Louisiana | $47,360 | $67,840 | $86,000 |
| Maine | $73,980 | $84,960 | $99,060 |
| Maryland | $79,070 | $93,450 | $106,970 |
| Michigan | $44,480 | $74,380 | $86,930 |
| Minnesota | $79,700 | $92,330 | $103,220 |
| Mississippi | $55,870 | $67,650 | $77,320 |
| Missouri | $64,110 | $79,330 | $98,240 |
| Montana | $65,690 | $80,750 | $94,750 |
| Nebraska | $62,440 | $77,890 | $95,300 |
| Nevada | $79,370 | $90,760 | $108,430 |
| New Hampshire | $78,070 | $93,330 | $106,100 |
| New Jersey | $81,220 | $98,880 | $118,270 |
| New Mexico | $74,980 | $85,060 | $96,850 |
| New York | $70,850 | $96,900 | $124,590 |
| North Carolina | $63,650 | $79,970 | $97,510 |
| North Dakota | $65,870 | $76,710 | $98,170 |
| Ohio | $63,020 | $77,640 | $92,290 |
| Oklahoma | $65,930 | $79,750 | $93,850 |
| Oregon | $86,590 | $106,620 | $123,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,020 | $83,180 | $103,010 |
| Rhode Island | $74,980 | $92,530 | $111,010 |
| South Carolina | $64,340 | $79,980 | $94,650 |
| South Dakota | $51,580 | $66,950 | $84,280 |
| Tennessee | $60,820 | $73,170 | $94,230 |
| Texas | $64,890 | $84,770 | $102,250 |
| Utah | $73,880 | $85,500 | $100,320 |
| Vermont | $81,340 | $97,880 | $124,940 |
| Virginia | $69,420 | $87,770 | $107,990 |
| Washington | $79,180 | $109,750 | $134,750 |
| West Virginia | $62,470 | $75,810 | $99,450 |
| Wisconsin | $72,290 | $85,230 | $98,160 |
| Wyoming | $61,330 | $81,600 | $100,770 |
Even between cities, the salary of a magnetic resonance imaging technologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $140,700.The city with the lowest average salary for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is Cape Coral-Fort Myers area, FL with an average salary of $47,420.
Areas with highest average salaries for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
The number of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of magnetic resonance imaging technologists has increased by 2,070. On average, the number of magnetic resonance imaging technologists has been increasing by 1.3% each year. The salary of magnetic resonance imaging technologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of magnetic resonance imaging technologists has increased by $10,640. On average, the salary of magnetic resonance imaging technologists has been increasing by 3.5% each year.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for magnetic resonance imaging technologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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