CA · Tulare · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Tulare, CA

Pay for MRI Technologists in California centers on $58.88 per hour, or about $122,470 a year. The lower quarter earns under $44.82 and the upper quarter over $70.47. That is 39% above the U.S. median of $42.40 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Tulare. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tulare.

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1 more open role from employers in Tulare. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

MRI Technologist pay in Tulare, CA

Nationally the median is $42.40 per hour. BLS counts about 3,220 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in California.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$35.48$73,80016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$44.82$93,2306% above U.S. median
Median$58.88$122,47039% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$70.47$146,58066% above U.S. median
Top 10%$81.51$169,54092% above U.S. median

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.

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What your pay buys in Tulare

  • Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).

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 Tulare paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$2,120
  • Per year: $105,984
  • Per month: $8,832

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for California. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Tulare

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,477
13-week assignment$19,201

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).

Open MRI Technologist roles in California

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Tulare as they open.

PermanentPosted today

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Stockton, CA

$38.00–$58.00/ hour
  • Stockton Diagnostic Imaging- California
  • Req 22467
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Elk Grove, CA

$38.00–$58.00/ hour
  • Diagnostic Radiological Imaging Elk Grov
  • Req 22740
New this week
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Per diemPosted yesterday

MRI Tech - PRN

Akumin · Los Alamitos, CA

$40.00–$53.00/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req 2026-8445
New this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

MRI Technologist

Marshall Medical Center · Placerville, CA

$59.28–$71.14/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R6826
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago

MRI Technologist

RadNet · Yucca Valley, CA

$30.00–$35.00/ hour
  • RadNet Coachella Valley Onsite USD $30.0
  • Req 22465
New this week
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Per diemPosted 8 days ago

MRI Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Glendale, CA

$69.15–$69.15/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101675398320
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Tulare

CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of MRI Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Adventist Health Tulare
Tulare, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

MRI Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Visalia, CA9 mi$58.88/hr146,271
Porterville, CA20 mi$58.88/hr63,517
Hanford, CA20 mi$58.88/hr60,594
Delano, CA30 mi$46.79/hr53,198
Clovis, CA47 mi$50.87/hr127,993
Fresno, CA47 mi$50.87/hr550,105

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Tulare

Tulare city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Tulare, CA?

MRI Technologists in California have a median pay of $58.88 per hour, about $122,470 a year. The middle half earn between $44.82 and $70.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do MRI Technologists work in Tulare?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Tulare, led by Adventist Health Tulare. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Tulare 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 Tulare?

The federal per diem benchmark in Tulare is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place MRI Technologists in Tulare?

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Your MRI Tech pay reportTulare, 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

  1. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $38.00–$58.00/ hour
    RadNet · Stockton, CA · posted today
  2. MRI TechnologistPermanent
    $38.00–$58.00/ hour
    RadNet · Elk Grove, CA · posted today

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