MRI technicians prepare patients for diagnostic imaging procedures.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technicians take diagnostic images of patients to help diagnose medical conditions. They work in a variety of specialty areas and take direction from physicians and other medical personnel. MRI technicians earn reasonable wages. Their earnings vary considerably by specialty area, geographic location and employer type.
National Earnings
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, MRI technicians earn about $63,000 per year. Technicians who have advanced education and experience can make as much as $85,000 per year, while those entering the profession can make as little as $44,000. The BLS indicates job prospects are favorable for MRI technicians. Technicians with training in multiple specialties have the best opportunities for advancement and increase in salary.
Industry
MRI technicians are employed in a variety of industries. The largest numbers of technicians are employed in general hospitals. The average earnings of technicians who work in general hospitals are $63,770 per year, according to the BLS. Many technicians work in doctors offices and medical and diagnostic laboratories; the average earnings of technicians in these industries range from $61,000 to $64,000 per year. Among the highest paying industries are specialty hospitals, such as diabetes and cancer treatment centers. Technicians who work in specialty hospitals earn an average of $67,070 per year, according to the BLS.
Geographic Location
Geographic location plays a key role in the annual earnings of MRI technicians. According to the BLS, the largest number of MRI technicians is employed in Florida, Connecticut, New Mexico and Alabama. The highest paid technicians are in the Massachusetts, Oregon, Colorado and Washington. Technicians in the highest paying states earn annual salaries ranging from $76,980 to 78,460 per year, according to the BLS.
Job Type
MRI technicians have several job titles, and their earnings are based on the specialty area in which they work. For example, technicians may specialize in obstetrics and gynecology, abdominal sonography, neuro-sonography, breast sonography and more. Technicians who specialize in obstetrics are also called ultrasound technicians. According to Indeed, ultrasound technicians earn an average of $64,000 per year. Abdominal and breast sonographers earn salaries ranging from $79,000 to $84,000 per year, according to Indeed.
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