verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Radiologist Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$270,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$130.08/hr
▼ 36% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
690
public U.S. Median
$420,860
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$244,364 #27 of 39

Radiologist pay in California, explained

Radiologists in California earn a median of $270,560 per year ($130.08 per hour), which is 36% below the national median of $420,860. Entry-level workers earn around $96,610, while the most experienced radiologists reach about $499,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $270,560 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $270,560 is worth about $244,364 in national buying power — ranking California #27 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Radiologist pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$96,610
$46.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$270,560
$130.08/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$499,880
$240.33/hr

Radiologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $270,560 $244,364
Arizona $470,640 $467,475 −$200,080
Nevada $386,210 $386,291 −$115,650
Oregon $239,200 $231,422 +$31,360

Radiologist in California: FAQ

How much do radiologists make in California?

Radiologists in California earn a median of $270,560 per year ($130.08 per hour), compared with $420,860 nationally.

Does California pay radiologists well?

At $270,560, California pays 36% below the national median for radiologists. An estimated 690 work in the state.

Radiologist salary in other states

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