Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary by State
The national median pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists is $95,480 a year. By state, it ranges from $71,710 in Mississippi to $128,710 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $68,890
- 25th percentile
- $81,040
- Median
- $95,480
- 75th percentile
- $106,340
- Top 10%
- $127,670
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 43,390 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $128,710 | +35% | $89,120 | $134,950 | 150 |
| 2 | California | $124,000 | +30% | $74,360 | $174,030 | 3,570 |
| 3 | Washington | $122,750 | +29% | $78,350 | $160,320 | 960 |
| 4 | Oregon | $121,920 | +28% | $99,110 | $131,680 | 510 |
| 5 | Alaska | $120,610 | +26% | $96,180 | $127,010 | 100 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $119,370 | +25% | $62,120 | $130,040 | 140 |
| 7 | New York | $113,270 | +19% | $81,180 | $133,420 | 3,240 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $110,600 | +16% | $62,360 | $146,880 | 1,490 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $106,330 | +11% | $81,030 | $130,960 | 450 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $105,420 | +10% | $79,800 | $119,030 | 270 |
| 11 | Colorado | $105,380 | +10% | $84,460 | $122,980 | 670 |
| 12 | Maryland | $105,230 | +10% | $86,430 | $123,230 | 770 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $105,060 | +10% | $83,770 | $130,820 | 140 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $103,930 | +9% | $80,850 | $130,800 | 1,250 |
| 15 | Delaware | $103,510 | +8% | $80,350 | $117,110 | 170 |
| 16 | Vermont | $103,070 | +8% | $83,340 | $132,270 | 60 |
| 17 | Idaho | $101,680 | +6% | $82,820 | $124,470 | 170 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $100,900 | +6% | $83,200 | $111,600 | 710 |
| 19 | Arizona | $100,600 | +5% | $81,380 | $123,040 | 730 |
| 20 | Virginia | $98,640 | +3% | $78,400 | $121,940 | 1,070 |
| 21 | Nevada | $98,260 | +3% | $84,610 | $124,120 | 340 |
| 22 | Texas | $96,780 | +1% | $76,920 | $114,160 | 2,930 |
| 23 | Illinois | $95,380 | 0% | $77,410 | $109,550 | 2,760 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $94,720 | −1% | $76,140 | $105,410 | 530 |
| 25 | Maine | $94,140 | −1% | $78,610 | $108,470 | 210 |
| 26 | Georgia | $92,060 | −4% | $63,970 | $109,200 | 1,800 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $92,010 | −4% | $67,170 | $105,660 | 70 |
| 28 | Utah | $91,150 | −5% | $80,920 | $109,830 | 300 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $91,120 | −5% | $51,280 | $107,990 | 2,250 |
| 30 | New Mexico | $87,850 | −8% | $75,030 | $99,550 | 140 |
| 31 | Ohio | $87,670 | −8% | $74,310 | $101,860 | 1,840 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $87,480 | −8% | $76,950 | $101,680 | 400 |
| 33 | Montana | $86,950 | −9% | $72,030 | $101,020 | 150 |
| 34 | Indiana | $86,880 | −9% | $64,300 | $102,690 | 1,030 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $85,120 | −11% | $63,940 | $101,240 | 1,180 |
| 36 | Michigan | $84,620 | −11% | $73,130 | $96,700 | 1,270 |
| 37 | Florida | $84,330 | −12% | $65,000 | $102,610 | 2,860 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $83,550 | −12% | $65,980 | $96,230 | 730 |
| 39 | Missouri | $83,110 | −13% | $65,400 | $99,130 | 1,040 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $82,710 | −13% | $66,960 | $101,070 | 290 |
| 41 | Kansas | $82,670 | −13% | $65,890 | $102,490 | 330 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $82,200 | −14% | $66,170 | $101,760 | 650 |
| 43 | Iowa | $81,420 | −15% | $64,290 | $98,780 | 220 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $80,610 | −16% | $69,180 | $95,800 | 70 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $80,490 | −16% | $65,390 | $97,840 | 190 |
| 46 | Alabama | $78,890 | −17% | $60,560 | $96,880 | 490 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $78,780 | −17% | $61,910 | $97,570 | 380 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $78,610 | −18% | $62,310 | $97,870 | 1,350 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $77,510 | −19% | $50,830 | $99,060 | 510 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $77,010 | −19% | $51,160 | $97,660 | 210 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $71,710 | −25% | $54,080 | $82,730 | 250 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary questions
Which state pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $128,710 a year (+35% vs. the national median of $95,480). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays magnetic resonance imaging technologists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $71,710 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most magnetic resonance imaging technologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 3,570, with a median of $124,000.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.