PermanentPosted 22 days ago
CT Technologist
RadNet · Garden Grove, CA
$38.00–$45.00/ hour
CT Technologist jobs in Garden Grove, CA
CT Technologists in the Garden Grove area earn a median of $49.19 per hour, about $102,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.77 and $61.03. That ranks 14th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 33rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Garden Grove. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Garden Grove.
- $49.19median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $38–$61typical range per hour
- 6,550CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 6,550 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.03 | $60,380 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.77 | $78,560 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $49.19 | $102,310 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.03 | $126,940 | 63% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.90 | $141,230 | 82% above U.S. median |
How Garden Grove ranks
- 14th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 33rd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Garden Grove
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.19 median hour buys what $43.31 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.
Estimate your Garden Grove paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,771
- Per year: $88,542
- Per month: $7,378
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Garden Grove
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in Garden Grove
CMS lists 1 hospital in Garden Grove, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Grove Hospital & Medical Center Garden Grove, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CA | 3 mi | $49.19/hr | 89,537 |
| Fountain Valley, CA | 5 mi | $49.19/hr | 56,036 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do CT Technologists make in Garden Grove, CA?
CT Technologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $49.19 per hour, about $102,310 a year. The middle half earn between $37.77 and $61.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Garden Grove a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 33rd of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CT Technologists in Garden Grove?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Garden Grove. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Garden Grove.
Do I need a California license to work in Garden Grove 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 Garden Grove?
The federal per diem benchmark in Garden Grove is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your CT Tech pay reportGarden Grove, 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.
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