Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,070 or more. The middle half of magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Portland earn between $107,750 and $130,190.
- $99K10th
- $108K25th
- $121KMedian
- $130K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $118,230 | $9,852 | $56.84 |
| Median | $120,650 | $10,054 | $58.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,750 | $8,979 | $51.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,190 | $10,849 | $62.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Magnetic resonance imaging technologists in Portland earn about the same as the Oregon average ($117,610) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($96,120). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $95,480.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $118,230 | $120,650 | $98,760 | $132,070 | 330 |
| Oregon | $117,610 | $121,920 | $99,110 | $131,680 | 510 |
| United States | $96,120 | $95,480 | $68,890 | $127,670 | 43,390 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary after taxes in Portland
On the average salary of $118,230, a single filer in Portland takes home about $82,961 a year, or $6,913 a month and $3,191 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $92,005 | $7,667 |
| Working in OR | $82,961 | $6,913 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for magnetic resonance imaging technologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $118,230 buys what about $112,150 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 3 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salaries in Oregon
Highest-paying cities for magnetic resonance imaging technologists
Vallejo, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($160,650).
- Vallejo, CA$160,650
- San Jose, CA$155,780
- San Francisco, CA$140,480
- Sacramento, CA$138,000
- Seattle, WA$130,650
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists salary in Portland: questions
How much do magnetic resonance imaging technologists make an hour in Portland?
$56.84 an hour on average, and $58.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level magnetic resonance imaging technologists salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the magnetic resonance imaging technologists take-home pay in Portland?
About $82,961 a year ($6,913 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $118,230. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do magnetic resonance imaging technologists earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($96,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2035; area Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.97, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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