CA · Vacaville · Updated October 15, 2026

MRI Technologist jobs in Vacaville, CA

The median MRI Technologist pay in the Vacaville area is $81.87 per hour ($170,290 a year), with the typical range running from $64.99 to $83.62. That ranks 2nd of 163 U.S. metro areas for MRI Technologist pay, and 1st of 160 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Vacaville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Vacaville.

MRI Technologist pay in Vacaville, CA

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 30 magnetic resonance imaging technologists employed in the Vallejo metro area, 0.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$62.25$129,48047% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$64.99$135,18053% above U.S. median
Median$81.87$170,29093% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$83.62$173,93097% above U.S. median
Top 10%$83.62$173,93097% above U.S. median

How Vacaville ranks

  • 2nd of 163 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 1st of 160 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Vacaville

  • Overall prices in Vallejo run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 42% above the U.S. average (index 142.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $81.87 median hour buys what $75.47 buys at the national price level, 78% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$2,947
  • Per year: $147,366
  • Per month: $12,280

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

Travel assignment per diem in Vacaville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Vacaville 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 Vacaville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville
Vacaville, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Fairfield, CA8 mi$81.87/hr122,646
Napa, CA18 mi$58.88/hr76,921
Davis, CA18 mi$64.36/hr67,125
Vallejo, CA24 mi$81.87/hr123,475
Pittsburg, CA24 mi$70.90/hr77,131
Woodland, CA25 mi$64.36/hr62,983

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

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Common questions

How much do MRI Technologists make in Vacaville, CA?

MRI Technologists in the Vallejo metro area have a median pay of $81.87 per hour, about $170,290 a year. The middle half earn between $64.99 and $83.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Vacaville a good place for MRI Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Vallejo ranks 1st of 160 metro areas for MRI Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 163 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.

Where do MRI Technologists work in Vacaville?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Vacaville, led by Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Vacaville is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 reportVacaville, 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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