PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
MRI Technologist
RadNet · San Jose, CA
$38.00–$58.00/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in San Jose, CA
Pay for MRI Technologists in the San Jose area centers on $82.01 per hour, or about $170,590 a year. The lower quarter earns under $68.41 and the upper quarter over $82.87. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in San Jose. That ranks 1st of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 2nd of 160 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near San Jose.
- $82.01median pay per hour, San Jose
- $68–$83typical range per hour
- 210MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 39% above the California statewide median of $58.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 210 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $48.51 | $100,900 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $68.41 | $142,290 | 61% above U.S. median |
| Median | $82.01 | $170,590 | 93% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $82.87 | $172,370 | 95% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $92.82 | $193,070 | 119% above U.S. median |
How San Jose ranks
- 1st of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 2nd of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 San Jose
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $82.01 median hour buys what $74.27 buys at the national price level, 75% 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 San Jose paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,952
- Per year: $147,618
- Per month: $12,302
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in San Jose
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
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 San Jose
CMS lists 4 hospitals in San Jose, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-San Jose San Jose, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Good Samaritan Hospital San Jose, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Clara Valley Medical Center San Jose, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| San Jose Behavioral Health San Jose, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | 10 mi | $82.01/hr | 133,132 |
| Milpitas, CA | 10 mi | $82.01/hr | 79,746 |
| Fremont, CA | 15 mi | $70.90/hr | 228,192 |
| Union City, CA | 24 mi | $70.90/hr | 66,196 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | 25 mi | $58.88/hr | 62,581 |
| Watsonville, CA | 26 mi | $58.88/hr | 51,320 |
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 San Jose, CA?
MRI Technologists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $82.01 per hour, about $170,590 a year. The middle half earn between $68.41 and $82.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is San Jose a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 2nd of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in San Jose?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in San Jose. Your free report adds named employers and pay near San Jose.
Do I need a California license to work in San Jose 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 San Jose?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Jose is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 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 reportSan Jose, 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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