Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary
in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Middle 50%
- $92,340–$142,630
- vs U.S. median
- +29%
- Metro rank
- #6 of 43
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro earn a median of $123,080 a year, based on BLS estimates for 320 jobs (May 2025). That is 29% above the U.S. median of $95,480 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $124,000. It ranks #6 of 43 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE320 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in other CA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $176,950 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $146,260 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $144,810 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $109,800 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $106,010 |
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Questions
What is the average Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in San Diego?
The BLS median is $123,080 a year (May 2025). Half of the 320 jobs pay between $92,340 and $142,630. The 10th percentile is $74,500 and the 90th is $153,150.
Is San Diego a high-paying metro for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists?
That is 29% above the U.S. median of $95,480 and 1% below the CA statewide median of $124,000. It ranks #6 of 43 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make an hour in San Diego?
About $59.17 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $123,080 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $44.39–$68.57 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.