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

Radiologic Technologist Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$121,260/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$58.30/hr
▲ 51% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
20,900
public U.S. Median
$80,110
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$109,520 #1 of 51

Radiologic Technologist pay in California, explained

Radiologic technologists in California earn a median of $121,260 per year ($58.30 per hour), which is 51% above the national median of $80,110. Entry-level workers earn around $70,210, while the most experienced radiologic technologists reach about $165,460. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $121,260 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $121,260 is worth about $109,520 in national buying power — ranking California #1 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Radiologic Technologist pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$70,210
$33.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$121,260
$58.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,460
$79.55/hr

Radiologic Technologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $121,260 $109,520
Oregon $102,290 $98,964 +$18,970
Arizona $89,200 $88,600 +$32,060
Nevada $82,910 $82,927 +$38,350

Radiologic Technologist in California: FAQ

How much do radiologic technologists make in California?

Radiologic technologists in California earn a median of $121,260 per year ($58.30 per hour), compared with $80,110 nationally.

Does California pay radiologic technologists well?

At $121,260, California pays 51% above the national median for radiologic technologists. An estimated 20,900 work in the state.

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