Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $97,150 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $46.71
10th percentile $71,380
90th percentile $103,950
Employed locally 760
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,380
    25th
    $82,160
    50th (median)
    $97,150
    75th
    $103,950
    90th
    $103,950

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 121% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 21% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $99,210
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $91,200
    Tyler, TX $86,230
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $86,160
    Killeen-Temple, TX $83,320
    Corpus Christi, TX $78,380

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Houston, TX is $46.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Houston, TX is 10.2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $71,380 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,160.