Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $147,480 +67.2% vs national
Median hourly $70.90
10th percentile $82,570
90th percentile $178,050
Employed locally 370
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,570
    25th
    $104,040
    50th (median)
    $147,480
    75th
    $170,760
    90th
    $178,050

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 110% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 10% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,870
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $133,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $125,660
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,850
    California $122,470

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in San Francisco, CA is $70.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $87.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 67.2% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $82,570 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,040.