Radiologic Technologist salary in California
BLS reports this occupation as "Radiologic Technologists and Technicians" (29-2034); every figure on this page is for that BLS occupation.
The median annual wage for radiologic technologists in California is $121,260, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — above the national median of $80,110. California ranks 1 of 50 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$121,260
25th percentile
$95,730
75th percentile
$137,770
90th percentile
$165,460
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in California | 20,900 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in California | $117,950 |
| National median | $80,110 |
| National employment | 230,490 |
Metro areas in California
- San Francisco, CA: median $141,780
- Los Angeles, CA: median $108,030
- San Diego, CA: median $113,480
States with similar pay for radiologic technologists
- Massachusetts: median $103,620
- District of Columbia: median $102,770
- Oregon: median $102,290
- Washington: median $102,090
- Hawaii: median $101,700
- Alaska: median $98,920
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Radiologic Technologists and Technicians" (29-2034), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.