How much does a health technologist and technician make in California?
$60,390a year
Median yearly pay for health technologist and technicians in California. That is $29.03 an hour or $5,033 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.03
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,470Median: $60,390Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 25th | $51,080 | $24.56 | |
| Median | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 75th | $78,330 | $37.66 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.69 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $81,170 |
| San Francisco, CA | $71,360 |
| Vallejo, CA | $68,960 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $64,970 |
| Napa, CA | $64,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $62,570 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,580 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $60,280 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $59,560 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,210 |
| Hanford, CA | $58,820 |
| Modesto, CA | $58,650 |
| Salinas, CA | $58,530 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $58,350 |
| Yuba City, CA | $58,080 |
| Stockton, CA | $57,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $57,030 |
| Chico, CA | $56,620 |
| Redding, CA | $53,910 |
| Visalia, CA | $52,750 |
| Merced, CA | $52,570 |
| Oxnard, CA | $52,380 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,200 |
| El Centro, CA | $49,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health technologist and technicians.
| 3. Washington | $62,090 |
| 4. Maine | $61,490 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $60,500 |
| 6. California | $60,390 |
| 7. Oregon | $60,390 |
| 8. New York | $60,320 |
| 9. Hawaii | $59,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health technologist and technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.03 ($60,390 a year).
Do health technologist and technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $60,390 against $50,290 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for health technologist and technician pay?
California ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays health technologist and technicians the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $81,170 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.