SOC 29-2035
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
Risk Score
⚠️42/100
Elevated
US Employment
👥41,530
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$88K
$65K – $121K
Projected Growth
📈+7.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖76/100
High exposure
💡 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists face a risk score of 42/100 — 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 →
💡 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 →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ 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
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 73% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 81% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 73% |