Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in San Francisco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $182,360 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in San Francisco earn between $101,400 and $176,110.
- $96K10th
- $101K25th
- $146KMedian
- $176K75th
- $182K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $140,480 | $11,707 | $67.54 |
| Median | $146,260 | $12,188 | $70.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,400 | $8,450 | $48.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $176,110 | $14,676 | $84.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in San Francisco vs. California and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in San Francisco earn 17% more than the California average ($120,560) and 46% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +53% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $140,480 | $146,260 | $95,580 | $182,360 | 420 |
| California | $120,560 | $124,000 | $74,360 | $174,030 | 3,570 |
| United States | $96,120 | $95,480 | $68,890 | $127,670 | 43,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary after taxes in San Francisco
On the average salary of $140,480, a single filer in San Francisco takes home about $98,311 a year, or $8,193 a month and $3,781 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Francisco a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Francisco area are 16% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 115.6), so the average $140,480 buys what about $121,509 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Francisco ($74,260). A typical home costs $1,149,215, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other California cities
San Francisco ranks 3rd of 13 California metro areas for this job; Vallejo pays the most ($160,650).
- Vallejo$160,650
- San Jose$155,780
- San Francisco$140,480
- Sacramento$138,000
- Modesto$129,850
- Santa Maria$122,160
- San Diego$115,550
- Los Angeles$112,510
- Fresno$111,940
- Stockton$111,660
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,650).
- Vallejo, CA$160,650
- San Jose, CA$155,780
- San Francisco, CA$140,480
- Sacramento, CA$138,000
- Seattle, WA$130,650
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in San Francisco: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in San Francisco?
$67.54 an hour on average, and $70.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in San Francisco?
About $98,311 a year ($8,193 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $140,480. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in San Francisco than elsewhere?
The average here is 46% more than the U.S. average for this job ($96,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2035; area San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA (41860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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