Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $170,590 +93.5% vs national
Median hourly $82.01
10th percentile $100,890
90th percentile $193,060
Employed locally 210
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $100,890
    25th
    $142,280
    50th (median)
    $170,590
    75th
    $172,370
    90th
    $193,060

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 108% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $123,850

    Nearby metros — Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $170,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $147,480
    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in San Jose, CA is $82.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $86.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in San Jose, CA is 93.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $100,890 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $142,280.