SOC 29-2035
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ42/100
Elevated
US Employment
๐ฅ41,530
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$88K
$65K โ $121K
Projected Growth
๐+7.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค76/100
High exposure
๐ก Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists face a risk score of 42/100 โ 2 points below the national average of 44. With 76/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $88K ($42K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 42/100, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 41,530 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations and interdisciplinary care coordination to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI clinical decision-support tools guiding treatment
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Administrative automation of medical billing and coding
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Interdisciplinary care coordination
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.
Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.
๐ป Technology Skills
Calendar and scheduling software
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Word processing software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
English Language
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Medicine and Dentistry
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 73% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 81% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 73% |