Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Boulder
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $126,740 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Boulder earn between $105,730 and $120,120.
- $87K10th
- $106K25th
- $111KMedian
- $120K75th
- $127K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $109,810 | $9,151 | $52.79 |
| Median | $111,020 | $9,252 | $53.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,730 | $8,811 | $50.83 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,120 | $10,010 | $57.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Boulder vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Boulder earn 6% more than the Colorado average ($103,320) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $109,810 | $111,020 | $87,230 | $126,740 | 60 |
| Colorado | $103,320 | $105,380 | $84,460 | $122,980 | 670 |
| 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 Boulder
On the average salary of $109,810, a single filer in Boulder takes home about $81,958 a year, or $6,830 a month and $3,152 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Is Boulder a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boulder area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.2), so the average $109,810 buys what about $104,380 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boulder ($69,580). A typical home costs $727,954, or 6.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Colorado cities
Boulder ranks 1st of 4 Colorado metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boulder$109,810
- Denver$105,050
- Colorado Springs$96,580
- Fort Collins$95,940
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Colorado
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 Boulder: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Boulder?
$52.79 an hour on average, and $53.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $87,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Boulder?
About $81,958 a year ($6,830 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $109,810. Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Boulder than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Boulder, CO (14500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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