# Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

SOC 29-2035. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/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.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $95,480 (middle half $81,040–$106,340; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $72,618; 60% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: 7.7%; ~2.3k openings a year; typical entry: Associate's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Medical Technologies Technicians: 17% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech, https://educationguide.com/degrees/medical-laboratory-science)
- Nursing: 7% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/nursing)
- Biology: 6% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biology)
- Nuclear, Industrial Radiology, And Biological Technologies: 6%
- Psychology: 5% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/psychology)
- Business Management And Administration: 5% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- Multi-Disciplinary Or General Science: 5% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biological-and-physical-sciences)
- Communications: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/communications, https://educationguide.com/degrees/communication-journalism-and-related-programs-other)
- Physical Fitness Parks Recreation And Leisure: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/kinesiology-exercise-science, https://educationguide.com/degrees/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies)
- Liberal Arts: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/liberal-arts-general-studies)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $120,610
- AL: $78,890
- AR: $78,780
- AZ: $100,600
- CA: $124,000
- CO: $105,380
- CT: $106,330
- DC: $128,710
- DE: $103,510
- FL: $84,330
- GA: $92,060
- HI: $119,370
- IA: $81,420
- ID: $101,680
- IL: $95,380
- IN: $86,880
- KS: $82,670
- KY: $82,200
- LA: $77,510
- MA: $110,600
- MD: $105,230
- ME: $94,140
- MI: $84,620
- MN: $100,900
- MO: $83,110
- MS: $71,710
- MT: $86,950
- NC: $85,120
- ND: $80,610
- NE: $82,710
- NH: $105,420
- NJ: $103,930
- NM: $87,850
- NV: $98,260
- NY: $113,270
- OH: $87,670
- OK: $87,480
- OR: $121,920
- PA: $91,120
- PR: $44,810
- RI: $105,060
- SC: $83,550
- SD: $77,010
- TN: $78,610
- TX: $96,780
- UT: $91,150
- VA: $98,640
- VT: $103,070
- WA: $122,750
- WI: $94,720
- WV: $80,490
- WY: $92,010

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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