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Radiologic technologist salary in California

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$121,260median pay per year in California, or $58.30 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $70,210lowest 10% earn less
  2. $95,73025th percentile
  3. $121,260median
  4. $137,77075th percentile
  5. $165,460top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $80,110[3]

Radiologic technologists in California had a median pay of $121,260 a year[1]. That was 51.4% higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in CA
20,900[4]
Rank by median pay
1 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+51.4%[6]

How much do radiologic technologists make in California?

Half of radiologic technologists in California earned more than $121,260 a year, or $58.30 an hour, and half earned less[1]. The average was $117,950 a year[7]. California had the 1st highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The US median was $80,110[3]. For all jobs in California, the median was $58,240, so radiologic technologists earned $63,020 more at the median[8][9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $70,210 a year[2]. The 25th percentile was $95,730[2]. At the high end, the 75th percentile was $137,770 and the 90th percentile was $165,460[2].

By metro area, Vallejo, CA had the highest median among the 24 metros with a published median, at $160,380[10]. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA had a median of $154,850 and San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA had $141,780[11]. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA had the largest job count of the listed metros, with 6,450 jobs and a median of $108,030[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms. Its wages also leave out nonproduction bonuses and the cost of benefits such as health insurance[12].

California vs US pay

Pay for radiologic technologists in California next to the national figures[1][3].

CAUS
Median per year$121,260[1]$80,110[3]
Median per hour$58.30[1]$38.52[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$70,210[2]$55,980[13]
Top 10% earn more than$165,460[2]$118,660[13]
Jobs20,900[4]230,490[3]

Pay by metro area in California

Metro areas in California with the most jobs for radiologic technologists, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA[11]$108,0306,450
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$141,7802,850
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$105,1902,140
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$113,4801,770
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$135,8801,360
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$154,8501,000
Fresno, CA$107,350760
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$99,210450

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for radiologic technologists in the states that border California, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$102,2902,700
Arizona$89,2004,670
Nevada$82,9101,840

Median pay for radiologic technologists in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for radiologic technologists are projected to grow 5% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does a radiologic technologist make in California?
The median was $121,260 a year in May 2025, and the average was $117,950[1][7]. The US median was $80,110[3].
How much does a radiologic technologist make an hour in California?
The median was $58.30 an hour, and the average was $56.71[1][7]. The 10th percentile was $33.76 an hour and the 90th percentile was $79.55[17].
Which city in California pays radiologic technologists the most?
Vallejo, CA had the highest median among the 24 metros with a published median, at $160,380 a year[10]. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA followed in the larger metros listed, at $154,850[11].
Is California a good state for radiologic technologists?
California had the 1st highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median of $121,260 was 51.4% higher than the US median[1][6].
What do you need to become a radiologic technologist in California?
Across the US, the typical education for entry is an Associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training usually needed[16]. This is a national figure, not one for California.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California was $121,260 per year and $58.30 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California: 10th percentile $70,210, 25th percentile $95,730, 75th percentile $137,770, 90th percentile $165,460. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US as a whole was $80,110 per year and $38.52 per hour, with about 230,490 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 20,900 people worked as Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: California had the 1st highest median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians out of the 50 states and DC with a published median (the highest of all). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California ($121,260) was $41,150 (51.4%) higher than the US median ($80,110). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California was $117,950 per year and $56.71 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in California was $58,240. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California was $63,020 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($58,240). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 24 metro areas in or partly in California with a published median for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, Vallejo, CA had the highest median annual wage, $160,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in the US: 10th percentile $55,980, 25th percentile $64,810, 75th percentile $98,750, 90th percentile $118,660. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in states that border California (highest first): Oregon $102,290; Arizona $89,200; Nevada $82,910. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Radiologic Technologists and Technicians is projected to grow 5% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 13,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Radiologic Technologists and Technicians: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California: 10th percentile $33.76, 25th percentile $46.03, 75th percentile $66.24, 90th percentile $79.55. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only California. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.