Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $84,390 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly $40.57
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $104,130
Employed locally 50
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $77,780
    50th (median)
    $84,390
    75th
    $95,000
    90th
    $104,130

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 134% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,590
    Vallejo, CA $170,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $147,480
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $125,660
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390

    Nearby metros — Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $98,740
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $95,090
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $94,060
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $87,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $85,140
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $82,850

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Athens, GA is $40.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.93 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries?

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Athens, GA is 4.3% below the national median of $88,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Athens?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,780.