Average Travel MRI Technologist Salary

$2,784/week

The average salary for a Travel MRI Technologist in California is $2,784 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,538.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 221 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel MRI Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,784/week

California

9% higher than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

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 ($3,222) and Encinitas, California ($3,132). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,810. For comparison, the California average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,784 per week — Oakland, California pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,330$3,330
San Francisco, California$3,222$3,569
Encinitas, California$3,132$3,491
Bakersfield, California$3,118$6,810
Stanford, California$3,014$3,038
How does the pay for Travel MRI Technologists in California compare to nearby states?

Utah pays Travel MRI Technologists the most, averaging $2,730 per week, followed by Nevada ($2,612) and Arizona ($2,573). Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,597. For comparison, the California average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,784 per week — Utah pays 2% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Utah$2,730$3,066
Nevada$2,612$3,023
Arizona$2,573$3,081
Michigan$2,433$2,926
Washington$2,399$3,597
Montana$2,343$2,955
Oregon$2,243$2,740
Colorado$2,224$3,160
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel MRI Technologist jobs in California?

Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays Travel MRI Technologists the most, averaging $4,830 per week, followed by Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc. ($4,385) and GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy ($3,865). Voca Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,810. For comparison, the California average for Travel MRI Technologists is $2,784 per week — Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays 73% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$4,830$4,830
Windsor Healthcare Recruitment Group, Inc.$4,385$4,385
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy$3,865$3,865
Titan Medical Group$3,856$3,856
Voca Healthcare$3,299$6,810
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$3,212$3,212
Health Advocates Network - Allied$3,195$4,830
American Traveler$3,154$3,569
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$3,151$3,151
KTI Health$3,124$3,124

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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