Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $105,450 +19.6% vs national
Median hourly $50.70
10th percentile $64,910
90th percentile $173,590
Employed locally 50
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,910
    25th
    $95,580
    50th (median)
    $105,450
    75th
    $146,390
    90th
    $173,590

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 132% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 32% 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

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Modesto, CA is $50.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Modesto, CA is 19.6% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $64,910 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,580.