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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in U.S.

The median pay for a magnetic resonance imaging technologists in U.S. is $88,180/year ($42.4/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $121K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$88K
Median annual
$42.4/hr
Hourly rate
$65K
Entry level (10th %)
$121K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $88K get you in U.S.?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,868/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,412/mo
Rent as % of take-home24.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$88,180/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,456/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.

Bar chart showing Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $64,910, 25th percentile $78,150, median $88,180, 75th percentile $102,440, 90th percentile $121,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$65K25th$78KMedian$88K75th$102K90th$121K
Bar chart showing Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary percentiles in U.S.: 10th percentile $64,910, 25th percentile $78,150, median $88,180, 75th percentile $102,440, 90th percentile $121,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $88K.Top earners bring in $121K or more - a $57K spread from bottom to top.

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$122K+39%3,220
Hawaii$122K+38%130
Washington$114K+30%930
District of Columbia$111K+26%130
Oregon$110K+25%430
Delaware$106K+20%180
New York$105K+19%3,030
Massachusetts$104K+18%1,420
Rhode Island$104K+18%170
Maryland$103K+17%750
Alaska$103K+16%80
Idaho$102K+16%120
New Hampshire$102K+15%250
Connecticut$101K+15%490
Minnesota$100K+13%750

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Frequently asked questions

How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make in U.S.?

The median is $88,180 a year - that works out to about $42.4 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,910, and experienced magnetic resonance imaging technologists can clear $121,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $88K enough to live in U.S.?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,868/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 24.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary go in U.S.?

U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary is worth about $88,180 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do magnetic resonance imaging technologists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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