Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $110,590 +25.4% vs national
Median hourly $53.17
10th percentile $90,010
90th percentile $128,500
Employed locally 290
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,010
    25th
    $105,520
    50th (median)
    $110,590
    75th
    $123,310
    90th
    $128,500

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 117% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 17% 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
    California $122,470
    Salem, OR $121,920
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $118,660
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $112,810
    Oregon $110,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $110,140

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Portland, OR-WA is $53.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 25.4% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $90,010 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,520.