Career Atlas USA

Career Paths From Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

  1. Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move92.7% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Radiologic Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (93% match). Radiologic Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 16% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $80,110
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  2. Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsLateral Move89.3% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Nuclear Medicine Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Nuclear Medicine Technologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 6% higher.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $101,370
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  3. Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move90% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 22% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $74,310
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  4. Forensic Science TechniciansCareer Change90.4% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Forensic Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Forensic Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 25% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $72,060
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  5. Commercial PilotsCareer Change89.5% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Commercial Pilots share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Commercial Pilots is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 29% higher.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $123,220
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  6. Surgical AssistantsLateral Move90.4% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Surgical Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Surgical Assistants sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 30% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $66,800
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  7. Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move89.3% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Veterinary Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 50% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $47,380
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  8. Dental AssistantsCareer Change91.2% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Dental Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Dental Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 50% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $48,070
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  9. Forest and Conservation TechniciansCareer Change91.8% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Forest and Conservation Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Forest and Conservation Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 43% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $54,560
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  10. Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention SpecialistsCareer Change89.7% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 40% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $56,870
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  11. Nuclear Power Reactor OperatorsCareer Change89.5% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Nuclear Power Reactor Operators share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Nuclear Power Reactor Operators is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 29% higher.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $122,890
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  12. Sound Engineering TechniciansCareer Change90.4% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Sound Engineering Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Sound Engineering Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Median salary is about 23% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $73,130
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3
  13. Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic TechniciansCareer Change90.5% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (90% match). Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is higher (4 vs 3). Median salary is about 44% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $53,350
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    4
  14. Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive FirersCareer Change91.8% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (2 vs 3). Median salary is about 28% lower.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $68,840
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    2
  15. Diagnostic Medical SonographersLateral Move0% skill match

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists and Diagnostic Medical Sonographers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Diagnostic Medical Sonographers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move.

    Current median salary
    $95,480
    Target median salary
    $96,590
    Current Job Zone
    3
    Target Job Zone
    3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.