Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $121,260 | $84,029 | +44% |
| Median hourly wage | $58.30 | $40.40 | +44% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $109,539.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Radiologic Technologist in California is $121,260, or about $58.30 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Radiologic Technologists is $84,029. California is +44% above the national median.
Entry-level radiologic technologists in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 20,900 radiologic technologist jobs on record and a median salary of $121,260, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.