Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $75,690 -14.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.39
10th percentile $35,620
90th percentile $97,860
Employed locally 90
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,620
    25th
    $70,300
    50th (median)
    $75,690
    75th
    $82,100
    90th
    $97,860

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 119% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 19% 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
    Reading, PA $101,330
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,660
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $97,150
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,010
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $88,750
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $87,610

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $35,250
    Pharmacists $133,420
    Physicians, All Other $166,820
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Scranton, PA is $36.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Scranton, PA is 14.2% below 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $35,620 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,300.