How much does a radiologist make in California?
$270,600a year
Median yearly pay for radiologists in California. That is $130.08 an hour or $22,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $130.08
- Vs. national median
- -36%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 39
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $96,610Median: $270,600Highest 10%: $499,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $96,610 | $46.45 | |
| 25th | $106,000 | $50.96 | |
| Median | $270,600 | $130.08 | |
| 75th | $496,800 | $238.84 | |
| 90th | $499,900 | $240.33 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $488,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $106,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for radiologists.
| 23. Georgia | $335,200 |
| 24. Texas | $319,300 |
| 25. Kentucky | $280,000 |
| 26. California | $270,600 |
| 27. Ohio | $260,000 |
| 28. Delaware | $239,200 |
| 29. Hawaii | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a radiologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $130.08 ($270,600 a year).
Do radiologists make more in California than the national average?
No: $270,600 against $420,900 nationally, 36% less.
Where does California rank for radiologist pay?
California ranks 26 of 39 states.
Which city in California pays radiologists the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $488,700 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.