Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

29-2035 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Occupational Description:
Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners. Monitor patient safety and comfort, and view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of pictures. May administer gadolinium contrast dosage intravenously. May interview patient, explain MRI procedures, and position patient on examining table. May enter into the computer data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2025

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northwest Minnesota	40	10	$41.29/hr	$28.42/hr	$39.40/hr	$40.82/hr	$45.42/hr	$49.57/hr

Leading Industries for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services	20	$47.35/hr
Education and Health Services	730	$48.59/hr

Other Regional Data for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Rochester MN MSA	N/A	N/A	N/A
Northeast Balance of State	N/A	N/A	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	10	$40.95/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	20	$40.95/hr	3.2%
St Cloud MN MSA	20	$41.69/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	30	$44.78/hr	6.1%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	30	$44.78/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	30	$45.49/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	40	$40.82/hr	1.9%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	40	$37.81/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	40	$40.82/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	50	$42.64/hr	10.6%
Southeast Minnesota	60	$49.86/hr	17.1%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	530	$48.59/hr	9.8%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	550	$48.59/hr	N/A
Minnesota	750	$48.59/hr	10.4%

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Task for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.
Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.
Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.