Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $97,320 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.79
10th percentile $63,270
90th percentile $127,930
Employed locally 70
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,270
    25th
    $81,970
    50th (median)
    $97,320
    75th
    $117,780
    90th
    $127,930

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 144% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 44% 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
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,850

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,680
    Pharmacists$162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Bakersfield, CA is $46.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.67 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 10.4% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $63,270 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,970.