Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Kansas

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You’re in luck! Jobs for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Kansas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Kansas is growing slower than average.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in Kansas earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Career?

• Health Professions
• Allied Health Professions
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology

How Many Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Work in Kansas?

In 2018, there were 250 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists working in the state.

There were 270 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 490 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists working in it, which means Kansas has fewer Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists than average.

Job Projections for Kansas

Jobs for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in this state are growing at a rate of 4.3% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.4%.

Kansas Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 10 annual job openings, and a total of 240 jobs for Kansas Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 2,500 annual jobs and 41,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Make in Kansas?

In 2018 wages for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists ranged from $49,910 to $79,880 with $66,600 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $24 to $38.41. The median hourly rate was $32.02.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $30.59 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $1.43.

The median salary in Kansas is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Kansas Metros for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Kansas City, MO-KS	230	$70,840

Top States for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Employment

The table below shows the states where most Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Florida	3,430	$65,510
California	3,280	$91,660
Texas	2,880	$69,860
New York	2,300	$82,830
Illinois	1,930	$74,910
Michigan	1,440	$63,130
Tennessee	1,330	$60,530
Massachusetts	1,330	$85,860
Ohio	1,280	$65,560
Pennsylvania	1,260	$65,120
Georgia	1,250	$68,470
Wisconsin	1,170	$68,600
New Jersey	1,090	$79,840
Indiana	1,050	$65,540
Arizona	940	$81,040
North Carolina	930	$67,140
Maryland	860	$74,540
Washington	800	$92,420
Louisiana	790	$60,630
Virginia	760	$71,770

Below are the states where Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Washington	$92,420
Hawaii	$91,890
California	$91,660
Oregon	$90,220
District of Columbia	$90,200
Nevada	$86,490
Massachusetts	$85,860
Alaska	$83,990
New York	$82,830
Arizona	$81,040

Related Careers in Kansas

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Occupation	Kansas Employment Total
Radiologic Technologists	1,950
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	590
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians	450
Nuclear Medicine Technologists	140

References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.