Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations · SOC 29-2035
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists earned a median of $88,180 per year in the U.S. in 2024, employment is projected to grow +7.1% from 2024–2034, with about 2,600 openings projected each year. Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree.
Median annual pay
$88,180
Above the $49,500 median for all U.S. occupations
Projected growth (2024–2034)
+7.1%
Faster than the +3.1% projected for all occupations
Annual openings (avg)
2,600
Projected 2024–2034
Employed (2024)
44,100
Typical entry education
Associate's degree
Work experience
Less than 5 years
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Source & methodology
Figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (Employment Projections). Wages are 2024; employment projections cover 2024–2034. Public domain (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Credit BLS.
- U.S. national figures only, wages and outlook vary by state, metro, employer, and experience.
- Median wage is the 2024 BLS estimate; projections are BLS model estimates for 2024–2034, not guarantees.
- Occupational data is national and is NOT an institution-specific or graduate outcome.
- Very high wages are capped by BLS and stored as null rather than a fabricated number.
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CampusPin. (2026). Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, occupation profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/careers/magnetic-resonance-imaging-technologists
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