Rung 1 of 3
Radiologic Technologist
Radiologic Technologist · $80,110
Radiologic Technologists typically earn $80,110 a year, and about 230,490 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
Sonographer Career Path: MRI Technologist and What the Step Pays
Typical pay at each step, from federal wage data (May 2025): Radiologic Technologist $80,110, Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $96,590, MRI Technologist $95,480.
Pay at each rung
BLS OES May 2025−$1,110
+$16,480
Typical annual pay · bar length is pay · click a rung
Rung 2 of 3 · this guide+$16,480 a year
Ultrasound Technician
Ultrasound Technician · $96,590
Ultrasound Technicians typically earn $96,590 a year, and about 90,160 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 13.9% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
Rung 3 of 3−$1,110 a year
MRI Technologist
MRI Technologist · $95,480
MRI Technologists typically earn $95,480 a year, and about 43,390 are employed nationally. Employment is projected to grow 7.7% from 2025 to 2035 (BLS).
What each step pays
Radiologic Technologist → Diagnostic Medical Sonographer+$16,480$80,110 to $96,590 a year
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer → MRI Technologist−$1,110$96,590 to $95,480 a year
BLS OES May 2025 · typical annual pay