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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$124,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.2% vs 2024
$120,560
Mean Salary
$124,000
Median Salary
$59.62
Hourly Rate
3,570 people work as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California earn a median salary of $124,000 per year ($10,333/month).
This is 30.2% above the national average of $95,231.
California ranks #2 out of 51 states for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay.
Approximately 3,570 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 1.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
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.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Monitoring
3.75
Speaking
3.62
Operations Monitoring
3.62
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.18
English Language
4.0
Physics
3.96
Computers and Electronics
3.65
Medicine and Dentistry
3.52
Typical Education: Associate's Degree
(65.2% of workers)
Salary Range: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California
Salaries for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California range from $74,360 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $174,030 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $92,970 and $151,760.
How much do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make in California?
The median annual salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California is $124,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $120,560.
What is the salary range for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California?
Salaries for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California range from $74,360 at the 10th percentile to $174,030 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $92,970 and $151,760.
What is the starting salary for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California?
Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists positions in California typically start around $74,360 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $92,970 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 3,570 people are employed as Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California is approximately $59.62 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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