Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $121,920 +38.3% vs national
Median hourly $58.62
10th percentile $94,740
90th percentile $131,140
Employed locally 30
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,740
    25th
    $103,730
    50th (median)
    $121,920
    75th
    $129,660
    90th
    $131,140

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 160% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 60% 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
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $118,660
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $112,810
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $110,590
    Oregon $110,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $110,140

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $128,150
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,030
    Psychiatric Technicians $63,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,600
    Dental Hygienists $116,780
    Physicians, All Other $373,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Salem, OR is $58.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Salem, OR is 38.3% 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $94,740 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,730.