Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary
in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Middle 50%
- $101,400–$176,110
- vs U.S. median
- +53%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 43
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro earn a median of $146,260 a year, based on BLS estimates for 420 jobs (May 2025). That is 53% above the U.S. median of $95,480 and 18% above the CA statewide median of $124,000. It ranks #2 of 43 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE420 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 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $144,810 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $123,080 |
| 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 Francisco?
The BLS median is $146,260 a year (May 2025). Half of the 420 jobs pay between $101,400 and $176,110. The 10th percentile is $95,580 and the 90th is $182,360.
Is San Francisco a high-paying metro for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists?
That is 53% above the U.S. median of $95,480 and 18% above the CA statewide median of $124,000. It ranks #2 of 43 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make an hour in San Francisco?
About $70.32 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $146,260 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $48.75–$84.67 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.