Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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2023 Workforce

51.7k

Average Age

Estimated Job Growth

8.29%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$137,326

Average Male Salary

$184,457

Average Female Salary

$101,994

About

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are most often employed by the General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals industry. The average yearly wage for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists was $137,326 in 2023.

The locations that employ the most Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK, Bucks County (Eastern Lower) PUMA, PA, and Olmsted County--Rochester City PUMA, MN. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK, Middlesex County (Southeast) PUMA, NJ, and Allen County (Outside Fort Wayne City) PUMA, IN.

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Employment and salary information for the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce in 2023 was 51,725 people, of which 57.2% were women and 42.8% were men. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are paid most in Nassau County (Northwest)--North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY but are relatively concentrated in Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

22,162

Male Workforce

± 3.65k

29,563

Female Workforce

± 4.22k

The Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce in 2023 was 51,725 people (57.2% women and 42.8% men). This implies an average annual growth of 54.8% between 2018 (33,419) and 2023 (51,725).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

This map shows the states in the United States shaded by average wage for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists.

During 2023, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were District of Columbia ($304,476), South Carolina ($226,799), and New Jersey ($224,947).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$137,326

AVERAGE WAGE

#21 in the ranking (2023)

$67,727

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2023, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists earned an average of $137,326, $69,599 more than the average national salary of $67,727

The graph shows the ranking of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2023.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.452

WAGE GINI

In 2023, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.452, which is lower than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists (shown in red) than for the overall labor force (shown in gray).

The graphic shows the distribution of average salaries by buckets for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists compared to the entire workforce in the country.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Magnetic resonance imaging technologists and on wages for those in the field. General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals is the industry that employs the most Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, both by share and by number, though the highest paid industry for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, by average wage, is Offices of physicians ($261,336).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

51.7k

2023 Workforce

± 5,583

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 14.6%

This graphic shows the share of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed by various industries. General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals employs the largest share of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists at 62.3%, followed by Other health care services with 16.8% and Offices of physicians with 15.1%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the US. The workforce of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in 2023 was 51,725 people, with 57.2% woman, and 42.8% men. The average age of male Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the workforce is 45.6 and of female Magnetic resonance imaging technologists is 42.9, and the most common race/ethnicity for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists is White.

Gender and Age

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The workforce of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in 2023 was 51,725 people, with 57.2% woman, and 42.8% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 40 to 44 years (6,989 people), 35 to 39 years (6,901 people), and 50 to 54 years (6,506 people). Among them they concentrated 39.6% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2023, 11.8% of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workers were Hispanic and 88.2% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (55.9%), Cuban (14.6)%, and Puerto Rican (13)%

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Races

In 2023, 71.3% of the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce were White, of which 58.8% were women and 41.2% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (9.68%) and Two or More Races (7.13%).

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists from The Department of Education and Census Bureau. The most common major for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists is Health but the most specialized major according to RCA in 2023 were Science Technologies.

Majors

ACS PUMS data only shows the major for bachelor's degrees. However, we can filter the data based on highest degree obtained.

Type of Majors

Degree

The most common majors achieved by Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in 2023 (counting all academic degrees) were Health (5,651 people), Business (3,821 people), and Engineering (1,799 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workers were Bachelors Degree (18,903 people), Associates Degree (16,894 people), and Graduate Degree (6,239 people).

The graphic shows the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce by gender and educational level.

Projections

Projections on job growth for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year national workforce is projected to grow 4.02%, but Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists are expected to see a growth of 8.29% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

8.29%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

4.02%

National Growth

10-year Projection

This line chart shows the projected 10-year growth in the number of jobs for Magnetic resonance imaging technologists. This profession is expected to grow more than than 4.02%, the average rate of national job growth.