Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for radiologic technologists and technicians is $58.30 an hour ($121,260 a year). About 20,900 people work in this job there.
That is 51% higher than the U.S. median ($80,110). California ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for radiologic technologists and technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.76 | $70,210 |
| 25% of workers | $46.03 | $95,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.30 | $121,260 |
| 75% of workers | $66.24 | $137,770 |
| 90% of workers | $79.55 | $165,460 |
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Vallejo | $160,380 | 270 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $154,850 | 1,000 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $141,780 | 2,850 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $137,530 | 200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $135,880 | 1,360 |
| Redding | $129,960 | 90 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $129,920 | 110 |
| Modesto | $129,030 | 370 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $128,480 | 280 |
| Napa | $128,170 | 40 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $113,480 | 1,770 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $110,770 | 250 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $108,030 | 6,450 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $107,650 | 390 |
| Fresno | $107,350 | 760 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $105,190 | 2,140 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $103,670 | 80 |
| Chico | $103,000 | 150 |
| Salinas | $102,330 | 150 |
| Merced | $101,400 | 80 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $99,210 | 450 |
| Visalia | $98,610 | 170 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $98,120 | 60 |
| El Centro | $92,000 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for radiologic technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,130 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | $128,530 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $124,000 |
| Radiation Therapists | $166,450 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $162,380 |
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