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Radiologic Technologist Salary in California (2026)
$58.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $86,936/year ($7,245/month) for a single filer
California is the highest-paying state in the country for Radiologic Technologists, with a median about 44% above the national average. Of the 20,900 Radiologic Technologist jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $121,260 a year — though pay ranges from $70,210 for newcomers to $165,460 at the top.
Radiologic Technologist pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $70,210 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $95,730 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $121,260 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,770 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $165,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,900 Radiologic Technologist jobs in California (occupation code 29-2034, “Radiologic Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Radiologic Technologist salary of $121,260 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $86,936 — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
| Gross (median) | $121,260 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,847 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,276 |
| California state income tax | −$7,201 |
| Take-home (annual) | $86,936 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,245 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Radiologic Technologist make in California?
- The median Radiologic Technologist salary in California is $121,260 per year ($58.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $95,730 and $137,770.
- What is the take-home pay for a Radiologic Technologist in California?
- On the median salary of $121,260, a single filer in California takes home about $86,936 per year ($7,245 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.3%.
- How many Radiologic Technologist jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 20,900 Radiologic Technologist jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.