PermanentPosted yesterday
CT Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$55.10–$55.10/ hour
New this week
CT Technologist jobs in Fairfield, CA
CT Technologists in the Fairfield area earn a median of $81.26 per hour, about $169,020 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $62.89 and $81.31. That ranks 1st of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 1st of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Fairfield. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Fairfield.
- $81.26median pay per hour, Vallejo
- $63–$81typical range per hour
- 220CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 108cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CT Technologist pay in Fairfield, CA
The metro median is 57% above the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 220 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Vallejo metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $50.73 | $105,520 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $62.89 | $130,810 | 68% above U.S. median |
| Median | $81.26 | $169,020 | 118% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $81.31 | $169,120 | 118% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $81.31 | $169,120 | 118% above U.S. median |
How Fairfield ranks
- 1st of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 1st of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 21 California metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for CT Technologist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (SOC 29-2034), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Fairfield
- Overall prices in Vallejo run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 42% above the U.S. average (index 142.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $81.26 median hour buys what $74.91 buys at the national price level, 101% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Get the Fairfield CT Technologist pay report
Named employers near Fairfield, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportEstimate your Fairfield paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,925
- Per year: $146,268
- Per month: $12,189
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Vallejo metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fairfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel CT Technologist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Open CT Technologist roles in California
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Fairfield as they open.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
CT Tech II (Evening Shift) 0.9 FTE - CT Scanner - Radiology
Montage Health · Monterey, CA
$60.98–$81.56/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
For youUpdated weekly
230+ more CT Technologist roles for you in California
Most are never shown on this page. Tell us your role and get the full list, with the pay on every one, in your inbox within 24 hours.
- Free
- No card
- Email only, no calls
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
CT Technologist Full Time Nights
Trinity Health · California
$41.19–$65.41/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
CT Technologist - Sharp Tri-City Medical Center - Variable Shift - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · California
$46.21–$56.61/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
CT Technologist
RadNet · Yucca Valley, CA
$40.00–$45.00/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Per Diem CT Technologist
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$50.00–$50.00/ hour
New this week
Hospitals in Fairfield
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fairfield, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbay Medical Center Fairfield, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
CT Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vacaville, CA | 8 mi | $81.26/hr | 103,994 |
| Napa, CA | 15 mi | $51.76/hr | 76,921 |
| Vallejo, CA | 16 mi | $81.26/hr | 123,475 |
| Pittsburg, CA | 18 mi | $65.74/hr | 77,131 |
| Concord, CA | 20 mi | $65.74/hr | 124,016 |
| Antioch, CA | 23 mi | $65.74/hr | 118,453 |
CT Technologist jobs in California · CT Technologist jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in California
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Fairfield
Fairfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do CT Technologists make in Fairfield, CA?
CT Technologists in the Vallejo metro area have a median pay of $81.26 per hour, about $169,020 a year. The middle half earn between $62.89 and $81.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fairfield a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Vallejo ranks 1st of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 1st of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Where do CT Technologists work in Fairfield?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Fairfield, led by Northbay Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Fairfield as a CT Technologist?
ARRT certification, with CT registry for most roles. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Fairfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fairfield is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Fairfield?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Fairfield and across California. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Fairfield.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Fairfield pay CT Technologists? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
230+ CT Technologist roles in California, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your CT Tech pay reportFairfield, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 3 postings$84.19/ hr$74–$94
- CommonSpirit HealthSacramento, CA · 2 postings$63.09/ hr$52–$78
- Enloe Medical CenterChico, CA · 4 postings$59.34/ hr$50–$68
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationAnaheim, CA · 2 postings$54.19/ hr$39–$68
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$40Median$54.20High$71
30 CT Tech postings with published pay in California, 24 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 30 CT Tech roles
- CT TechnologistPermanent$55.10–$55.10/ hour
- CT Tech II (Evening Shift) 0.9 FTE - CT Scanner - RadiologyPermanent$60.98–$81.56/ hour
+ 28 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.