verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

MRI Technologist Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$124,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.62/hr
▲ 30% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
3,570
public U.S. Median
$95,480
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$111,994 #5 of 51

MRI Technologist pay in California, explained

Mri technologists in California earn a median of $124,000 per year ($59.62 per hour), which is 30% above the national median of $95,480. Entry-level workers earn around $74,360, while the most experienced MRI technologists reach about $174,030. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $124,000 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $124,000 is worth about $111,994 in national buying power — ranking California #5 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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MRI Technologist pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$74,360
$35.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,000
$59.62/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$174,030
$83.67/hr

MRI Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $124,000 $111,994
Oregon $121,920 $117,956 +$2,080
Arizona $100,600 $99,924 +$23,400
Nevada $98,260 $98,281 +$25,740

MRI Technologist in California: FAQ

How much do MRI technologists make in California?

Mri technologists in California earn a median of $124,000 per year ($59.62 per hour), compared with $95,480 nationally.

Does California pay MRI technologists well?

At $124,000, California pays 30% above the national median for MRI technologists. An estimated 3,570 work in the state.

MRI Technologist salary in other states

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