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Headline risk

5%

Very Low Risk

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

United States AI Work IndexISCO 3254crosswalk_exact

United States AI Work Index tracks this occupation on the shared structural baseline and then layers on local demand resilience, wages, and confidence.

44.1 current · 47.2 projectedConfidence high

Why This Score

Tasks 90%

Share of job tasks that overlap with current AI capabilities

Wage $88K

Median annual wage

Demand 7%

Projected employment change over 10 years

Preparation Zone 3

Typical preparation needed for this occupation

Occupation profile

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.

Task evidence

90% weighted task match · 8% effective coverage

Scores combine AI task overlap, human advantages, and local demand. How it works

United States Now

Median Wage

USD 88,180

Employment 2024

44.1K

Projected Change (2024–34)

7.1%

Openings (2024–34)

2.6K

Wage distribution

Bottom 10%: USD 64,91025th pctl: USD 78,150Median: USD 88,18075th pctl: USD 102,440Top 10%: USD 121,420

Demand outlook

Overall employment of radiologic and MRI technologists is projected to grow 5 percent from 2024 to 2034, faster than the average for all occupations.

Education: Associate's degree Experience: —

Role Profile

Detail orientedAdaptabilityComputers and information technology

Tasks

  • 1. Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos. AI use: 0%
  • 2. Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
  • 3. Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images. AI use: 0%
  • 4. Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. AI use: 0%
  • 5. Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise. AI use: 0%
  • 6. Take brief medical histories from patients. AI use: 72%

Technologies

eClinicalWorks EHR softwareMEDITECH softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WordAppointment scheduling software

Requirements

Telework: <5%Telework: >95%License required: 64.0%License required: 36.0%Certificate: <10%Certificate: >90%

Work context

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate 4.8/5
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled 4.7/5
Health and Safety of Other Workers 4.7/5
Telephone Conversations 4.7/5
Contact With Others 4.6/5
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams 4.6/5

Worker profile

Median age 44.1 · 64K employed

Under 25: 2% · 25–54: 72% · 55+: 25%

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