Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Salary
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists earn a median $95,480 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$95,480
$45.90 per hour
Range
$68,890 – $127,670
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
43,390
across the U.S.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$76,000
per year · effective tax rate 20.4%
$6,333Monthly
$3,167Twice a month
$2,923Every 2 weeks
$36.54Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,176
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,920
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,384
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$76,000
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $68,890 | $33.12 | $57,294 |
| 25th percentile | $81,040 | $38.96 | $65,842 |
| Median (50th) | $95,480 | $45.90 | $76,000 |
| 75th percentile | $106,340 | $51.13 | $83,640 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $127,670 | $61.38 | $98,528 |
Best cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $130,460 | $100,435 | $90,374 | 460 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $123,910 | $89,983 | $83,113 | 1,160 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $102,570 | $80,988 | $82,114 | 820 |
| 4 | Dallas, TX | $102,490 | $80,932 | $78,506 | 950 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $118,360 | $86,153 | $76,538 | 3,020 |
| 6 | Cincinnati, OH | $93,600 | $72,886 | $76,424 | 490 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $100,180 | $74,730 | $74,687 | 1,010 |
| 8 | Philadelphia, PA | $98,620 | $75,182 | $73,309 | 1,160 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $97,940 | $75,491 | $73,068 | 580 |
| 10 | Washington, DC | $109,110 | $79,283 | $72,814 | 810 |
| 11 | Chicago, IL | $100,730 | $74,852 | $72,255 | 1,930 |
| 12 | Los Angeles, CA | $109,800 | $78,665 | $69,268 | 1,290 |
| 13 | St. Louis, MO | $83,330 | $64,473 | $67,804 | 480 |
| 14 | Tampa, FL | $82,690 | $67,002 | $66,411 | 540 |
| 15 | Detroit, MI | $86,110 | $65,999 | $65,803 | 560 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $91,170 | $72,968 | $63,920 | 800 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $130,460
- Boston, MA — $123,910
- New York, NY — $118,360
- Los Angeles, CA — $109,800
- Washington, DC — $109,110
- Houston, TX — $102,570
- Dallas, TX — $102,490
- Chicago, IL — $100,730
- Atlanta, GA — $100,180
- Philadelphia, PA — $98,620
- Phoenix, AZ — $97,940
- Cincinnati, OH — $93,600
- Miami, FL — $91,170
- Detroit, MI — $86,110
- St. Louis, MO — $83,330
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $128,710 | $91,267 | $89,120 – $134,950 | 150 |
| California | $124,000 | $87,106 | $74,360 – $174,030 | 3,570 |
| Washington | $122,750 | $95,166 | $78,350 – $160,320 | 960 |
| Oregon | $121,920 | $84,760 | $99,110 – $131,680 | 510 |
| Alaska | $120,610 | $93,679 | $96,180 – $127,010 | 100 |
| Hawaii | $119,370 | $85,265 | $62,120 – $130,040 | 140 |
| New York | $113,270 | $82,873 | $81,180 – $133,420 | 3,240 |
| Massachusetts | $110,600 | $81,327 | $62,360 – $146,880 | 1,490 |
| Connecticut | $106,330 | $79,360 | $81,030 – $130,960 | 450 |
| New Hampshire | $105,420 | $82,993 | $79,800 – $119,030 | 270 |
| Colorado | $105,380 | $79,037 | $84,460 – $122,980 | 670 |
| Maryland | $105,230 | $78,225 | $86,430 – $123,230 | 770 |
| Rhode Island | $105,060 | $79,351 | $83,770 – $130,820 | 140 |
| New Jersey | $103,930 | $77,514 | $80,850 – $130,800 | 1,250 |
| Delaware | $103,510 | $76,159 | $80,350 – $117,110 | 170 |
| Vermont | $103,070 | $76,997 | $83,340 – $132,270 | 60 |
| Idaho | $101,680 | $76,081 | $82,820 – $124,470 | 170 |
| Minnesota | $100,900 | $74,475 | $83,200 – $111,600 | 710 |
| Arizona | $100,600 | $77,296 | $81,380 – $123,040 | 730 |
| Virginia | $98,640 | $73,366 | $78,400 – $121,940 | 1,070 |
| Nevada | $98,260 | $77,956 | $84,610 – $124,120 | 340 |
| Texas | $96,780 | $76,915 | $76,920 – $114,160 | 2,930 |
| Illinois | $95,380 | $71,353 | $77,410 – $109,550 | 2,760 |
| Wisconsin | $94,720 | $71,826 | $76,140 – $105,410 | 530 |
| Maine | $94,140 | $69,822 | $78,610 – $108,470 | 210 |
| Georgia | $92,060 | $69,439 | $63,970 – $109,200 | 1,800 |
| Wyoming | $92,010 | $73,559 | $67,170 – $105,660 | 70 |
| Utah | $91,150 | $69,818 | $80,920 – $109,830 | 300 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,120 | $70,136 | $51,280 – $107,990 | 2,250 |
| New Mexico | $87,850 | $67,659 | $75,030 – $99,550 | 140 |
| Ohio | $87,670 | $68,877 | $74,310 – $101,860 | 1,840 |
| Oklahoma | $87,480 | $66,981 | $76,950 – $101,680 | 400 |
| Montana | $86,950 | $66,448 | $72,030 – $101,020 | 150 |
| Indiana | $86,880 | $67,417 | $64,300 – $102,690 | 1,030 |
| North Carolina | $85,120 | $65,824 | $63,940 – $101,240 | 1,180 |
| Michigan | $84,620 | $65,015 | $73,130 – $96,700 | 1,270 |
| Florida | $84,330 | $68,156 | $65,000 – $102,610 | 2,860 |
| South Carolina | $83,550 | $63,752 | $65,980 – $96,230 | 730 |
| Missouri | $83,110 | $64,329 | $65,400 – $99,130 | 1,040 |
| Nebraska | $82,710 | $64,133 | $66,960 – $101,070 | 290 |
| Kansas | $82,670 | $63,175 | $65,890 – $102,490 | 330 |
| Kentucky | $82,200 | $63,898 | $66,170 – $101,760 | 650 |
| Iowa | $81,420 | $63,667 | $64,290 – $98,780 | 220 |
| North Dakota | $80,610 | $65,226 | $69,180 – $95,800 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $80,490 | $62,510 | $65,390 – $97,840 | 190 |
| Alabama | $78,890 | $60,650 | $60,560 – $96,880 | 490 |
| Arkansas | $78,780 | $61,392 | $61,910 – $97,570 | 380 |
| Tennessee | $78,610 | $64,132 | $62,310 – $97,870 | 1,350 |
| Louisiana | $77,510 | $61,419 | $50,830 – $99,060 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $77,010 | $63,007 | $51,160 – $97,660 | 210 |
| Mississippi | $71,710 | $57,142 | $54,080 – $82,730 | 250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a magnetic resonance imaging technologist make?
The national median salary for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is $95,480 a year ($45.90 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $68,890 and the top 10% earn over $127,670. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $128,710. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many magnetic resonance imaging technologists are there in the U.S.?
About 43,390 people work as magnetic resonance imaging technologists nationwide.