Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $99,410 +12.7% vs national
Median hourly $47.79
10th percentile $78,770
90th percentile $102,030
Employed locally 70
National median $88,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,770
    25th
    $95,760
    50th (median)
    $99,410
    75th
    $102,030
    90th
    $102,030

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary vs area income 146% Median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary is 46% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $97,160

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    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Tucson, AZ is $47.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Tucson, AZ is 12.7% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $78,770 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,760.