Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 510 | $64,970 | $31.24 | |
| Alaska | 110 | $104,040 | $50.02 | |
| Arizona | 760 | $79,660 | $38.30 | |
| Arkansas | 360 | $60,970 | $29.31 | |
| California | 2,470 | $108,580 | $52.20 | |
| Colorado | 590 | $83,090 | $39.95 | |
| Connecticut | 320 | $84,960 | $40.85 | |
| Delaware | 190 | $77,070 | $37.05 | |
| District of Columbia | 160 | $91,080 | $43.79 | |
| Florida | 3,270 | $67,590 | $32.50 | |
| Georgia | 1,370 | $71,610 | $34.43 | |
| Hawaii | 100 | $101,700 | $48.90 | |
| Idaho | 110 | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| Illinois | 2,560 | $77,060 | $37.05 | |
| Indiana | 750 | $70,060 | $33.68 | |
| Iowa | 250 | $70,350 | $33.82 | |
| Kansas | 230 | $70,360 | $33.83 | |
| Kentucky | 480 | $69,160 | $33.25 | |
| Louisiana | 760 | $59,740 | $28.72 | |
| Maine | 180 | $72,130 | $34.68 | |
| Maryland | 990 | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| Massachusetts | 1,400 | $88,040 | $42.33 | |
| Michigan | 1,390 | $69,410 | $33.37 | |
| Minnesota | 820 | $82,000 | $39.43 | |
| Mississippi | 260 | $58,810 | $28.27 | |
| Missouri | 900 | $70,100 | $33.70 | |
| Montana | 120 | $70,300 | $33.80 | |
| Nebraska | 210 | $70,680 | $33.98 | |
| Nevada | 390 | $92,640 | $44.54 | |
| New Hampshire | 220 | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| New Jersey | 900 | $88,140 | $42.38 | |
| New Mexico | 110 | $74,970 | $36.04 | |
| New York | 2,230 | $89,110 | $42.84 | |
| North Carolina | 980 | $71,310 | $34.28 | |
| North Dakota | 90 | $69,570 | $33.45 | |
| Ohio | 1,400 | $70,060 | $33.68 | |
| Oklahoma | 350 | $69,440 | $33.39 | |
| Oregon | 410 | $92,820 | $44.62 | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,700 | $68,020 | $32.70 | |
| Rhode Island | 200 | $87,790 | $42.21 | |
| South Carolina | 450 | $65,950 | $31.71 | |
| South Dakota | 160 | $59,840 | $28.77 | |
| Tennessee | 1,140 | $64,250 | $30.89 | |
| Texas | 2,690 | $78,380 | $37.68 | |
| Utah | 250 | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| Vermont | 50 | $80,910 | $38.90 | |
| Virginia | 1,020 | $77,170 | $37.10 | |
| Washington | 700 | $95,160 | $45.75 | |
| West Virginia | 180 | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| Wisconsin | 770 | $78,300 | $37.65 | |
| Wyoming | 80 | $70,060 | $33.69 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals who are AART-certified radiological technicians to utilize MRI technology to obtain still and moving images of various vascular structures in the human body that aid the physician in the diagnosis or treatment of disease and injury. Includes instruction in MRI imaging, sectional anatomy and pathology, MRI technology, MRI techniques and procedures, MRI physics, and clinical training.
Casa Loma College-Van Nuys
Van Nuys, CA
Associate Degree
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, CA
Certificate
Colorado Mesa University
Grand Junction, CO
Certificate
Middlesex Community College
Middletown, CT
Certificate
AdventHealth University
Orlando, FL
Certificate
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$77,820 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
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Less than 5 yearsTypical experience requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as magnetic resonance imaging technologists.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 7%
- College dropout 12%
- Associate’s degree 37%
- Bachelor’s degree 33%
- Master’s degree 8%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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