Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $114,380 +29.7% vs national
Median hourly $54.99
10th percentile $74,560
90th percentile $152,760
Employed locally 1,140
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,560
    25th
    $86,330
    50th (median)
    $114,380
    75th
    $132,260
    90th
    $152,760

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 122% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 22% 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 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,850

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
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    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Los Angeles, CA is $54.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.51 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Los Angeles, CA is 29.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $74,560 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,330.