Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

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2021 Workforce

44.9k

Average Age

43.8

Estimated Job Growth

6.98%

10-year projection

Average Salary

$112,214

Average Male Salary

$142,218

Average Female Salary

$89,157

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 $112,214 in 2021.

The locations that employ the most Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are Bloomingdale (South), Wayne & Winfield (North) Townships PUMA, IL, League City & Friendswood City PUMA, TX, and Shelby County PUMA, AL. The locations with a relatively high concentration of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR, League City & Friendswood City PUMA, TX, and Bloomingdale (South), Wayne & Winfield (North) Townships PUMA, IL.

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Employment and salary information for the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce in 2021 was 44,908 people, of which 56.5% were women and 43.5% were men. Magnetic resonance imaging technologists are paid most in North Hempstead Town (North) PUMA, NY but are relatively concentrated in Medford & Central Point Cities PUMA, OR.

Employment Over Time

Metric

Grouping

19,514

Male Workforce

± 3.43k

25,394

Female Workforce

± 3.91k

The Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce in 2021 was 44,908 people (56.5% women and 43.5% men). This implies an average annual growth of 35.2% between 2018 (33,214) and 2021 (44,908).

Employment by Location

Level

Metric

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

During 2021, the states that concentrated the best average annual wage were District of Columbia ($331,575), New Jersey ($206,477), and South Carolina ($161,639).

Yearly Wage Ranking

$112,214

AVERAGE WAGE

#31 in the ranking (2021)

$59,596

NATIONAL AVERAGE WAGE

For all occupations across the US

In 2021, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists earned an average of $112,214, $52,618 more than the average national salary of $59,596

The graph shows the ranking of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in relation to all Detailed Occupation in 2021.

Wage Distribution

Gender

0.438

WAGE GINI

In 2021, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists had a wage GINI coefficient of 0.438, which is lower than the national average of 0.478. 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 Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals ($344,210).

Occupations by Industries

Metric

Value

44.9k

2021 Workforce

± 5,202

11.3%

1 YEAR GROWTH

± 15.1%

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 68.4%, followed by Other health care services with 17.4% and Offices of physicians with 14.2%.

Diversity

Demographic information on Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the US. The workforce of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in 2021 was 44,908 people, with 56.5% woman, and 43.5% men. The average age of male Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in the workforce is 44.3 and of female Magnetic resonance imaging technologists is 43.4, 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 2021 was 44,908 people, with 56.5% woman, and 43.5% men.

The age ranges that concentrated the largest workforce were 35 to 39 years (6,099 people), 30 to 34 years (5,991 people), and 45 to 49 years (5,967 people). Among them they concentrated 40.6% of the total workforce.

Ethnicity

Gender

In 2021, 11.5% of Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workers were Hispanic and 88.5% non-Hispanic.

The treemap shows the distribution of Hispanic workers according to their origin, highlighting Mexican (71.8%), Puerto Rican (15.1)%, and Cuban (13.1)%

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Races

In 2021, 73.2% of the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workforce were White, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men. Other races that concentrated a significant number of workers were Asian (9.06%) and Black (8.19%).

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 2021 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 2021 (counting all academic degrees) were Health (4,839 people), Business (2,539 people), and Social Sciences (1,482 people).

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Education Levels

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The main educational levels achieved by the Magnetic resonance imaging technologists workers were Associates Degree (16,187 people), Bachelors Degree (15,455 people), and Some college (5,673 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 3.71%, but Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists are expected to see a growth of 6.98% over the same period. This occupation is expected to grow more than the national average.

Job Growth

6.98%

Estimated Job Growth

10-year Projection

3.71%

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 3.71%, the average rate of national job growth.