Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $82,850 -6% vs national
Median hourly $39.83
10th percentile $78,260
90th percentile $94,290
Employed locally 30
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,260
    25th
    $81,240
    50th (median)
    $82,850
    75th
    $90,000
    90th
    $94,290

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 137% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,590
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $105,440
    Anchorage, AK $104,140
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $100,680
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $92,320

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,340
    Physicians, All Other$313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Hickory, NC is $39.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Hickory, NC is 6% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $78,260 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,240.