Radiologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for radiologists is $130.08 an hour ($270,560 a year). About 690 people work in this job there.
That is 36% lower than the U.S. median ($420,860). California ranks 26th of 39 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for radiologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.45 | $96,610 |
| 25% of workers | $50.96 | $106,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $130.08 | $270,560 |
| 75% of workers | $238.84 | $496,790 |
| 90% of workers | $240.33 | $499,880 |
Radiologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $488,670 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $106,000 | 160 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for radiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $121,260 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $313,890 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $186,300 |
| Radiation Therapists | $166,450 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Cardiologists | $185,610 |
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
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