Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $123,850 +40.5% vs national
Median hourly $59.54
10th percentile $70,820
90th percentile $151,820
Employed locally 270
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,820
    25th
    $100,090
    50th (median)
    $123,850
    75th
    $137,200
    90th
    $151,820

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 121% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 21% 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
    California $122,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in San Diego, CA is $59.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in San Diego, CA is 40.5% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $70,820 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,090.