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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists — Career Decision Dashboard
United States
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Report generated from official BLS OEWS and O*NET data — United States.
Median annual wage
$95,480
United States, 2025
Employment
43,390
United States, 2025
Typical education
Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree
Job Zone 3
Skills identified
35
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Career overview
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.
- O*NET code
- 29-2035.00
- Job zone
- 3
- Experience required
- Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Typical tasks
- Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
- Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
- Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
- Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
- Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
- Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
- Take brief medical histories from patients.
- Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.
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Salary analysis — United States
10th percentile
$68,890
25th percentile
$81,040
75th percentile
$106,340
90th percentile
$127,670
Most important skills
- Reading Comprehension3.9
- Monitoring3.8
- Active Listening3.8
- Operations Monitoring3.6
- Speaking3.6
- Critical Thinking3.4
- Operation and Control3.3
- Service Orientation3.1
- Active Learning3.1
- Complex Problem Solving3.1
- Social Perceptiveness3.1
- Writing3.1
What skills do you need?
Select the skills you already have
Skills listed are those O*NET rates at importance 3.0 or above for this occupation. Set your own level on the same 0–7 O*NET scale.
Skill coverage
0%
0 of 17 identified skills
Matched
0
Missing
17
Your selected skills cover approximately 0% of the skills identified for this occupation in O*NET. This is a coverage measure of listed skills only — it is not a qualification, hiring or interview outcome.
Skills to develop
| Skill | Importance | Required level | Your level | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.9 | 4.0 | Not selected | 4.0 |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | 3.8 | Not selected | 3.8 |
| Speaking | 3.6 | 3.9 | Not selected | 3.9 |
| Operations Monitoring | 3.6 | 3.4 | Not selected | 3.4 |
| Critical Thinking | 3.4 | 3.6 | Not selected | 3.6 |
| Operation and Control | 3.3 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Active Learning | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Writing | 3.1 | 3.1 | Not selected | 3.1 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Systems Analysis | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Coordination | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Instructing | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | 3.0 | Not selected | 3.0 |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
| Time Management | 3.0 | 2.9 | Not selected | 2.9 |
Ordered by required level gap multiplied by O*NET importance. No prediction or recommendation is implied.
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Compare with Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsHow salary varies by location
| Location | Median | Employment | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $176,950 | 220 | 2025 |
| Vallejo, CA | $176,650 | 30 | 2025 |
| San Francisco, CA | $146,260 | 420 | 2025 |
| Sacramento, CA | $144,810 | 220 | 2025 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,460 | 460 | 2025 |
| DC | $128,710 | 150 | 2025 |
| Modesto, CA | $126,980 | 50 | 2025 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $125,660 | 30 | 2025 |
| CA | $124,000 | 3,570 | 2025 |
| Boston, MA | $123,910 | 1,160 | 2025 |
| San Diego, CA | $123,080 | 320 | 2025 |
| WA | $122,750 | 960 | 2025 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $121,930 | 80 | 2025 |
| OR | $121,920 | 510 | 2025 |
| Salem, OR | $121,920 | 30 | 2025 |
| Anchorage, AK | $121,660 | 70 | 2025 |
| Portland, OR | $120,650 | 330 | 2025 |
| AK | $120,610 | 100 | 2025 |
| HI | $119,370 | 140 | 2025 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $119,370 | 110 | 2025 |
Career transition paths
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Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025 (May 2025 release).
Figures are periodic published survey snapshots, not real-time market rates.