MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) technologists work in varied healthcare settings, most often in hospitals with smaller numbers employed with medical diagnostic laboratories, physician offices and outpatient care centers.  As of May 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimated that approximately 38,070 MRI technologists were employed in the United States.  The BLS further estimated that, as of May 2021, the national mean salary for MRI technologists was $77,820 per year.  From state to state there was very wide disparity in MRI technologist pay, with professionals in some regions of the country earning 50% or more than their counterparts elsewhere.  Per BLS data of May 2021, the ten best and worst states for MRI technologist pay were:

The Best and Worst States for MRI Technologist Pay

State	# Employed	Annual Mean Wages	Wage Rank*
CA	2,470	$108,580	1st
AK	110	$104,040	2nd
HI	100	$101,700	3rd
WA	700	$95,160	4th
OR	410	$92,820	5th
NV	390	$92,640	6th
DC	160	$91,080	7th
NY	2,230	$89,110	8th
NJ	900	$88,140	9th
MA	1,400	$88,040	10th
U.S.	38,070	$77,820	-------
KY	480	$69,160	42nd
PA	1,700	$68,020	43rd
FL	3,270	$67,590	44th
SC	450	$65,950	45th
AL	510	$64,970	46th
TN	1,140	$64,250	47th
AR	360	$60,970	48th
SD	160	$59,840	49th
LA	760	$59,740	50th
MS	260	$58,810	51st

(*) annual mean wage ranking among the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES. Data extracted on September 5, 2022