Per diemPosted 10 days ago
MRI Technologist (MOM), Outpatient, Per Diem, Day
MarinHealth · Novato, CA
$54.32–$81.48/ hour
Top 25% pay
MRI Technologist jobs in Berkeley, CA
MRI Technologists in the Berkeley area earn a median of $70.90 per hour, about $147,480 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $50.02 and $82.10. That ranks 3rd of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 3rd of 160 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Berkeley and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Berkeley and what they pay.
- $70.90median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $50–$82typical range per hour
- 370MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open MRI Technologist roles near Berkeley
Roles in other cities of the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area.
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
MRI Technologist
RadNet · San Francisco, CA
$38.00–$58.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
MRI Technologist
RadNet · Walnut Creek, CA
$38.00–$58.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring MRI Technologists near Berkeley
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| RadNet | 2 | $48 |
| MarinHealth | 1 | $67.90 |
MRI Technologist pay in Berkeley, CA
The metro median is 20% above the California statewide median of $58.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 370 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.57).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.70 | $82,580 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $50.02 | $104,040 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Median | $70.90 | $147,480 | 67% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.10 | $170,770 | 94% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $85.60 | $178,050 | 102% above U.S. median |
How Berkeley ranks
- 3rd of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 3rd of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 12 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (SOC 29-2035), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Berkeley
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $70.90 median hour buys what $61.33 buys at the national price level, 45% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Berkeley paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,552
- Per year: $127,620
- Per month: $10,635
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Berkeley
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $145 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
Travel MRI Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Berkeley
CMS lists 1 hospital in Berkeley, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp Berkeley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
MRI Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, CA | 7 mi | $70.90/hr | 115,353 |
| Oakland, CA | 8 mi | $70.90/hr | 443,554 |
| Vallejo, CA | 17 mi | $81.87/hr | 123,475 |
MRI Technologist jobs in California · MRI Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Berkeley
Berkeley city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do MRI Technologists make in Berkeley, CA?
MRI Technologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $70.90 per hour, about $147,480 a year. The middle half earn between $50.02 and $82.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Berkeley a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 3rd of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Berkeley?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Berkeley.
Do I need a California license to work in Berkeley as an MRI Technologist?
ARRT certification in MRI, or ARRT radiography with MRI training. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Berkeley?
The federal per diem benchmark in Berkeley is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Berkeley?
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Your MRI Tech pay reportBerkeley, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 2 postings$85.74/ hr$76–$96
- CommonSpirit HealthGlendale, CA · 2 postings$70.14/ hr$69–$71
- University of Southern CaliforniaTorrance, CA · 2 postings$61.03/ hr$46–$76
- RadNetElk Grove, CA · 14 postings$33.00/ hr$24–$58
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$48.00High$71
23 MRI Tech postings with published pay in California, 19 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 23 MRI Tech roles
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$38.00–$58.00/ hour
- MRI TechnologistPermanent$38.00–$58.00/ hour
+ 21 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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