Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks
SOC 29-2035 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data
Median Annual Salary
$95,493
$45.91/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists is $95,493 per year ($45.91/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $81,037 and $106,330 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $127,670 per year. There are approximately 43,390 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+7.1%
Faster than average
Annual openings
3K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
44K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
12% from new growth88% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
26K
$95,540
Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories
NAICS 621500
7K
$93,540
Offices of Physicians
NAICS 621100
6K
$93,880
Outpatient Care Centers
NAICS 621400
1K
$140,390
Employment Services
NAICS 561300
1K
$91,970
Wage range across top 5 industries: $91,970 to $140,390 (53% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$33.12
$68,890
P25
$38.96
$81,037
P50MEDIAN
$45.91
$95,493
P75
$51.12
$106,330
P90
$61.38
$127,670
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · health sector
Hot
Openings Rate
5.4%
Quits Rate
1.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance openings rebounded to 1.36M (+87K) in March with rate at 5.4%. Hires rose to 700K (+75K). The sector remains structurally tight; compensation pressure persists for clinical roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary?
The national median salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists is $95,493 per year ($45.91/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $81,037 and $106,330 annually.
How much do top-earning magnetic resonance imaging technologists make?
The 90th percentile salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists is $127,670 per year ($61.38/hr). The 75th percentile is $106,330 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for magnetic resonance imaging technologists?
Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn approximately $68,890 per year ($33.12/hr). The 25th percentile is $81,037 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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