The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' (BLS) most recent occupational employment data put the number of MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) technologists employed in the United States at more than 41,000 as of May 2024. At that time, 3,300 MRI technologists were employed in the seven-state Great Plains region according to BLS figures. In general, the Great Plains region was a rather poor one for MRI technologist pay, as six of the regions' seven states recorded annual mean wage levels that were below the national average for the profession. A closer look at May 2024 BLS data provides the following details about MRI technologist pay in the Great Plains region:
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MRI Technologist Pay in the Great Plains Region |
| State | # Employed | Annual Mean Wages | Wage Rank* |
| IA | 240 | $77,000 | 45th |
| KS | 320 | $79,870 | 39th |
| MN | 750 | $95,100 | 20th |
| MO | 1,360 | $80,150 | 38th |
| NE | 370 | $78,660 | 44th |
| ND | 90 | $79,520 | 43rd |
| SD | 170 | $70,210 | 51st |
| U.S. | 41,560 | $89,999 | ------- |
(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data accessed on July 13, 2026
