Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Columbus, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Columbus, OH

Median annual salary $84,020 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.39
10th percentile $74,520
90th percentile $105,550
Employed locally 310
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,520
    25th
    $80,960
    50th (median)
    $84,020
    75th
    $96,570
    90th
    $105,550

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 105% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 5% 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
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $86,390
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $85,050
    Cleveland, OH $82,390
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $82,250
    Ohio $81,030
    Akron, OH $80,880

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,460
    Physicians, All Other $231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,630
    Nurse Practitioners $127,020
    Pharmacists $133,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Columbus, OH is $40.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Columbus, OH is 4.7% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,520 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,960.