Per diemPosted 16 days ago
MRI Technologist - Torrance BCO MRI - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)
University of Southern California · Torrance, CA
$46.00–$76.07/ hour
MRI Technologist jobs in Torrance, CA
MRI Technologists in the Torrance area earn a median of $54.99 per hour, about $114,380 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $41.51 and $63.59. That ranks 10th of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 24th of 160 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Torrance. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Torrance.
- $54.99median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $42–$64typical range per hour
- 1,140MRI Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 7% below the California statewide median of $58.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 1,140 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim 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% | $35.84 | $74,550 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.51 | $86,340 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $54.99 | $114,380 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.59 | $132,270 | 50% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $73.44 | $152,760 | 73% above U.S. median |
How Torrance ranks
- 10th of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 24th of 160 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Torrance
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $54.99 median hour buys what $48.42 buys at the national price level, 14% 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 Torrance paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,980
- Per year: $98,982
- Per month: $8,248
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Torrance
| 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 Torrance
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Torrance, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Del Amo Hospital Torrance, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Beach, CA | 3 mi | $54.99/hr | 68,075 |
| Gardena, CA | 5 mi | $54.99/hr | 58,921 |
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 Torrance, CA?
MRI Technologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $54.99 per hour, about $114,380 a year. The middle half earn between $41.51 and $63.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Torrance a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 24th of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring MRI Technologists in Torrance?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Torrance. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Torrance.
Do I need a California license to work in Torrance 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 Torrance?
The federal per diem benchmark in Torrance 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 reportTorrance, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- University of Southern CaliforniaTorrance, CA · 2 postings$61.03/ hr$46–$76
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 2 postings$85.74/ hr$76–$96
- CommonSpirit HealthGLENDALE, CA · 2 postings$70.14/ hr$69–$71
- 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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