Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Denver
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $121,440 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Denver earn between $97,290 and $113,840.
- $86K10th
- $97K25th
- $106KMedian
- $114K75th
- $121K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,050 | $8,754 | $50.50 |
| Median | $105,920 | $8,827 | $50.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,290 | $8,108 | $46.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $113,840 | $9,487 | $54.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Denver vs. Colorado and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Denver earn about the same as the Colorado average ($103,320) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +11% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | $105,050 | $105,920 | $85,660 | $121,440 | 330 |
| 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 Denver
On the average salary of $105,050, a single filer in Denver takes home about $78,819 a year, or $6,568 a month and $3,031 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 Denver a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Denver area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.8), so the average $105,050 buys what about $99,308 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Denver ($62,320). A typical home costs $573,221, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Colorado cities
Denver ranks 2nd of 4 Colorado metro areas for this job; Boulder pays the most ($109,810).
- 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 Denver: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Denver?
$50.51 an hour on average, and $50.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $85,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Denver?
About $78,819 a year ($6,568 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,050. 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 Denver than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO (19740). 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 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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