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How to become magnetic resonance imaging technologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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Median annual pay
$95,480
25th–75th pct. $81,040–$106,340
Top pay (est.)
$166,000
Top 10% $127,670
Pay in 5 years
$112,100est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$131,500est.
$113,100–$152,700
Outlook score
60/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
41%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.7%
2,300 openings / yr

How to become magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Typical education
Associate's degree
BLS
Related experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Speaking
3.9
Active Listening
3.9
Monitoring
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.6
Operations Monitoring
3.4
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Operation and Control
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.7
Computers and Electronics
4.3
Education and Training
4.2
Physics
4.1
English Language
4.1
Public Safety and Security
3.6
Psychology
3.6
Administrative
3.5

What the work involves

Assisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgePerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsDocumenting/Recording InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving Problems

Important abilities

Near VisionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInformation Ordering

Education of workers

Associate's degree
65%
Post-secondary certificate
13%
Bachelor's degree
9%
Some college
4%
Post-bachelor's certificate
4%
High school diploma
4%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
26%
1–3 months
22%
6–12 months
17%
None / short demo
13%
1–2 years
9%
3–6 months
9%
2–4 years
4%

Related work experience

2–4 years
26%
1–2 years
22%
None
17%
6–12 months
17%
3–6 months
13%
4–6 years
4%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.