Radiologist salary in California
What radiologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$270,560$130.08 per hour
vs U.S.−36%U.S. median $420,860
Middle half earn$106,000 – $496,790Top 10%: $499,880+
Jobs6900.22× the U.S. concentration
Radiologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $488,670 | $234.94 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $106,000 | $50.96 | 160 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Radiologist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $279,990 Ohio · $260,000 Delaware · $239,200+ Hawaii · $239,200+ Illinois · $239,200+ Oregon · $239,200+
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a radiologist make in California?
Radiologists in California earned a median of $270,560 a year ($130.08 an hour) in May 2025, 36% less than the national median of $420,860. The middle half earned $106,000 to $496,790.
Where in California do radiologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $488,670.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.