29-2035.00

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

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.

5.5OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Moderate Risk

AI will partially reshape this role

Safer than 56% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 50% probability of automation for this role
paper →
56%
of jobs safer
445
jobs riskier than this
+7.1%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Human-Centric

This occupation relies heavily on human judgment, empathy, creativity, or physical dexterity that remains beyond current AI capabilities.

MRI technologists position patients, select and execute imaging protocols, and monitor patient safety during scans — tasks requiring physical presence, patient communication, and real-time protocol adjustment. AI tools like Butterfly Network's AI guidance and Siemens Healthineers' AI-Rad Companion assist with protocol optimization and image quality checking but require a technologist operating the scanner. Through 2027, strong demand driven by expanding MRI utilization and technologist shortages means the role is highly resilient, with AI reducing scan time rather than eliminating positions.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$88,180
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+7.1%
Faster than average
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Zone 3 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (2)
Mixed
Active Listening75%
Speaking72%
Service Orientation70%
Coordination68%
Time Management65%

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55% automation risk

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