Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $82,000 -7% vs national
Median hourly $39.42
10th percentile $64,930
90th percentile $103,220
Employed locally 60
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,930
    25th
    $75,420
    50th (median)
    $82,000
    75th
    $83,140
    90th
    $103,220

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 97% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 3% below 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $125,660
    California $122,470
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $118,690
    District of Columbia $111,260
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,460
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $101,530

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Des Moines, IA is $39.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Des Moines, IA is 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,930 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,420.