How Much Does an MRI Tech Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$95,480
MRI techs in the U.S. earn a median of $95,480 a year, or $45.91 an hour. Half of MRI techs earn more than $95,480 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $127,670.
Pay percentiles for MRI techs
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33.12 | $68,890 |
| 25th | $38.96 | $81,040 |
| 50th (median) | $45.91 | $95,480 |
| 75th | $51.12 | $106,340 |
| 90th | $61.38 | $127,670 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (SOC 29-2035). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for MRI techs
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $128,710 | $61.88 | +35% |
| California | $124,000 | $59.62 | +30% |
| Washington | $122,750 | $59.01 | +29% |
| Oregon | $121,920 | $58.62 | +28% |
| Alaska | $120,610 | $57.99 | +26% |
| Hawaii | $119,370 | $57.39 | +25% |
| New York | $113,270 | $54.46 | +19% |
| Massachusetts | $110,600 | $53.17 | +16% |
| Connecticut | $106,330 | $51.12 | +11% |
| New Hampshire | $105,420 | $50.68 | +10% |
| United States | $95,480 | $45.91 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many MRI techs are there?
BLS counts about 43,390 MRI techs employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists”. The most jobs are in California (3,570), New York (3,240) and Texas (2,930).
The mean (average) annual wage is $96,120, higher than the median of $95,480.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $7,957
- Biweekly
- $3,672
- Weekly
- $1,836
- Daily (8 hours)
- $367
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do MRI techs make an hour?
The median hourly wage for MRI techs is $45.91. The middle 50% earn between $38.96 and $51.12 an hour.
Which state pays MRI techs the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for MRI techs at $128,710, +35% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for MRI techs?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of MRI techs earn less than $68,890 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.