Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in California
$120,560avg. a year
$57.96 an hour · 3,570 employed
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in California earn an average of $120,560 a year. That is $24,440 (25%) more than the U.S. average of $96,120. The best-paying metro area is Vallejo, CA at $160,650.
$124,000Median pay
$57.96Average hourly
+14%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for magnetic resonance imaging technologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
130 jobs
Vallejo, CA
$160,650
$77.24 an hour
2220 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$155,780
$74.89 an hour
3420 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$140,480
$67.54 an hour
4220 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$138,000
$66.35 an hour
550 jobs
Modesto, CA
$129,850
$62.43 an hour
630 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$122,160
$58.73 an hour
7320 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$115,550
$55.55 an hour
81,290 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$112,510
$54.09 an hour
9130 jobs
Fresno, CA
$111,940
$53.82 an hour
1040 jobs
Stockton-Lodi, CA
$111,660
$53.68 an hour
11320 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$108,900
$52.36 an hour
1260 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$103,270
$49.65 an hour
1350 jobs
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA
$95,720
$46.02 an hour
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
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Where California magnetic resonance imaging technologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $96,120 | $46.21 |
| California | $120,560 | $57.96 |
| Oregon | $117,610 | $56.55 |
| Nevada | $101,830 | $48.96 |
| Arizona | $99,320 | $47.75 |
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Average pay, California, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make in California?
The average is $120,560 a year, and the median is $124,000. That is $24,440 (25%) more than the U.S. average of $96,120.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$57.96 an hour on average; the median is $59.62.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Vallejo, CA ($160,650), followed by San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($155,780). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($95,720).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-2035. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national magnetic resonance imaging technologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.