Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $102,660 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.36
10th percentile $81,780
90th percentile $118,330
Employed locally 50
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $81,780
    25th
    $95,360
    50th (median)
    $102,660
    75th
    $113,430
    90th
    $118,330

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 100% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 0% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $147,480
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $118,660
    District of Columbia $111,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,590
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $110,020

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Boulder, CO is $49.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Boulder, CO is 16.4% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $81,780 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,360.