Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $75,170 -14.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.14
10th percentile $61,380
90th percentile $89,060
Employed locally 50
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,380
    25th
    $61,920
    50th (median)
    $75,170
    75th
    $80,820
    90th
    $89,060

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 144% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 44% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,150
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $91,200
    Tyler, TX $86,230
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $86,160
    Killeen-Temple, TX $83,320

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in McAllen, TX is $36.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in McAllen, TX is 14.8% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $61,380 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,920.