Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $133,870 +51.8% vs national
Median hourly $64.36
10th percentile $83,820
90th percentile $168,440
Employed locally 220
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,820
    25th
    $102,250
    50th (median)
    $133,870
    75th
    $167,170
    90th
    $168,440

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 142% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 42% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $125,660
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $125,390
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,850

    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $125,660
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,850
    California $122,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Sacramento, CA is $64.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $83.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Sacramento, CA is 51.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $83,820 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,250.