PermanentPosted 21 days ago
MRI Technologist
RadNet · Thousand Oaks, CA
$26.00–$40.00/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in Oxnard, CA
Pay for MRI Technologists in the Oxnard area centers on $46.94 per hour, or about $97,630 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.67 and the upper quarter over $58.19. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Oxnard. That ranks 37th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 76th of 160 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Oxnard.
- $46.94median pay per hour, Oxnard
- $38–$58typical range per hour
- 50MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 20% below the California statewide median of $58.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 50 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area, 0.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.53).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.60 | $59,490 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.67 | $78,350 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $46.94 | $97,630 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $58.19 | $121,040 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.83 | $132,770 | 51% above U.S. median |
How Oxnard ranks
- 37th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 76th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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 Oxnard
- Overall prices in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura run 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 71% above the U.S. average (index 171.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.94 median hour buys what $42.47 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Oxnard paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,690
- Per year: $84,492
- Per month: $7,041
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oxnard
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Oxnard
CMS lists 1 hospital in Oxnard, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns Regional Medical Center Oxnard, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Buenaventura, CA | 5 mi | $46.94/hr | 109,831 |
| Camarillo, CA | 10 mi | $46.94/hr | 69,881 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 32 mi | $58.88/hr | 87,291 |
| Santa Monica, CA | 43 mi | $54.99/hr | 90,729 |
| Santa Clarita, CA | 43 mi | $54.99/hr | 229,159 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 47 mi | $54.99/hr | 3,878,704 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do MRI Technologists make in Oxnard, CA?
MRI Technologists in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura metro area have a median pay of $46.94 per hour, about $97,630 a year. The middle half earn between $37.67 and $58.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oxnard a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura ranks 76th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 37th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Oxnard?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oxnard.
Do I need a California license to work in Oxnard 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 Oxnard?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oxnard is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your MRI Tech pay reportOxnard, 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
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