Magnetic resonance imaging technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Magnetic resonance imaging technician gender statistics
44.2% of magnetic resonance imaging technicians are women and 55.8% of magnetic resonance imaging technicians are men.
- Male, 55.8%
- Female, 44.2%
Magnetic resonance imaging technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 55.8% |
| Female | 44.2% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$71,271
Female income
$59,477
Magnetic resonance imaging technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in magnetic resonance imaging technician positions over time. Currently, 44.2% of magnetic resonance imaging technicians are female.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.41% | 58.59% |
| 2011 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2012 | 42.80% | 57.20% |
| 2013 | 42.19% | 57.81% |
| 2014 | 43.29% | 56.71% |
| 2015 | 41.94% | 58.06% |
| 2016 | 43.76% | 56.24% |
| 2017 | 42.99% | 57.01% |
| 2018 | 59.16% | 40.84% |
| 2019 | 60.40% | 39.60% |
| 2020 | 57.15% | 42.85% |
| 2021 | 55.80% | 44.20% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared magnetic resonance imaging technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician | 56% | 44% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Magnetic resonance imaging technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among magnetic resonance imaging technicians is White, which makes up 69.7% of all magnetic resonance imaging technicians. Comparatively, 11.0% of magnetic resonance imaging technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.4% of magnetic resonance imaging technicians are Asian.
- White, 69.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.0%
- Asian, 10.4%
- Black or African American, 5.4%
- Unknown, 3.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Magnetic resonance imaging technician race
| Magnetic resonance imaging technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.0% |
| Asian | 10.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Unknown | 3.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician race and ethnicity over time
See how magnetic resonance imaging technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 75.06% | 5.74% | 8.61% | 8.17% |
| 2019 | 75.10% | 5.82% | 6.83% | 9.44% |
| 2020 | 72.71% | 5.82% | 7.16% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 69.74% | 5.39% | 10.43% | 10.96% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian magnetic resonance imaging technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american magnetic resonance imaging technicians have the lowest average salary at $63,360.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,201 |
| White | $66,038 |
| Black or African American | $63,360 |
| Asian | $83,016 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,399 |
Average magnetic resonance imaging technician age
See how the average age of magnetic resonance imaging technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Magnetic resonance imaging technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 42 | |
| Asian | 47 | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43.5 | 39 |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician age breakdown
The average age of magnetic resonance imaging technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the magnetic resonance imaging technician population.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician age breakdown
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician educational attainment
The most common degree for magnetic resonance imaging technicians is associate degree, with 50% of magnetic resonance imaging technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 35% and bachelor's degree degree at 5%.
- Associate, 50%
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Master's, 5%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Magnetic resonance imaging technicians by degree level
| Magnetic resonance imaging technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Magnetic resonance imaging technician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,506 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,811 |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician employment statistics
Most magnetic resonance imaging technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where magnetic resonance imaging technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where magnetic resonance imaging technicians work.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician jobs by company type
Employees with the magnetic resonance imaging technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most magnetic resonance imaging technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 7% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for magnetic resonance imaging technicians are health care, education and government.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 64% |
| Education | 14% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician turnover and employment statistics
Magnetic resonance imaging technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for magnetic resonance imaging technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Magnetic resonance imaging technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 0.24% |
| 2019 | 0.44% |
| 2020 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 0.96% |
Average magnetic resonance imaging technician tenure
The average magnetic resonance imaging technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 276 magnetic resonance imaging technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Magnetic resonance imaging technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Magnetic resonance imaging technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of magnetic resonance imaging technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Cashier/Technician | 5.02% | 105,773 |
| Vein Access Technician | 8.24% | 35,142 |
| Medical Language Specialist | 9.29% | 71,209 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technician | 11.91% | - |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar magnetic resonance imaging technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Cashier/Technician | 5.02% | 105,773 |
| Vein Access Technician | 8.24% | 35,142 |
| Medical Language Specialist | 9.29% | 71,209 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by magnetic resonance imaging technicians
The most common foreign language among magnetic resonance imaging technicians is Spanish at 37.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 37.5%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Polish, 12.5%
- Ukrainian, 12.5%
- Cantonese, 12.5%
Magnetic resonance imaging technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 37.5% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Polish | 12.5% |
| Ukrainian | 12.5% |
| Cantonese | 12.5% |