Average Travel MRI Technologist Salary

$2,764/week

The average salary for a Travel MRI Technologist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,764 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,517.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 210 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel MRI Technologist salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,764/week

Bakersfield, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel MRI Technologist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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San Jose, California

$2,628/week

This is 22% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,199.

Palo Alto, California

$3,014/week

This is 6% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,199.

San Francisco, California

$2,917/week

This is 10% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,199.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel MRI Technologists?

Oakland, California pays Travel MRI Technologists the most, averaging $3,330 per week, followed by San Francisco, California ($3,190) and Encinitas, California ($3,123). San Francisco, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,569. For comparison, the California average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,764 per week — Oakland, California pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,330$3,330
San Francisco, California$3,190$3,569
Encinitas, California$3,123$3,491
Stanford, California$3,014$3,038

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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