Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $95,090 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly $45.72
10th percentile $73,010
90th percentile $104,770
Employed locally 790
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,010
    25th
    $83,960
    50th (median)
    $95,090
    75th
    $101,280
    90th
    $104,770

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 110% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 10% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $94,060
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $87,510
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $85,140
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $84,390
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $82,850

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Atlanta, GA is $45.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Atlanta, GA is 7.8% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $73,010 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,960.