PermanentPosted yesterday
CT Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$55.10–$55.10/ hour
New this week
CT Technologist jobs in Orange, CA
Pay for CT Technologists in the Orange area centers on $49.19 per hour, or about $102,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.77 and the upper quarter over $61.03. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Orange. That ranks 14th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 33rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Orange.
- $49.19median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $38–$61typical range per hour
- 6,550CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open CT Technologist roles near Orange
Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
CT Technologist
RadNet · Garden Grove, CA
$38.00–$45.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago
CT Technologist
RadNet · Glendale, CA
$34.00–$56.00/ hour
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CT Tech Trainee
RadNet · Arcadia, CA
$32.00–$42.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
CT Technician - Part Time Eves
ScionHealth · Paramount, CA
$29.24–$37.08/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring CT Technologists near Orange
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| RadNet | 3 | $41.50 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $55.10 |
| ScionHealth | 1 | $33.16 |
CT Technologist pay in Orange, CA
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 Orange 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 Orange
- 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 Orange 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 Orange
| 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 Orange
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Orange, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Uci Health-Orange Orange, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Chapman Global Medical Center Orange, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | No |
| Children's Hospital Of Orange County Orange, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange Orange, CA | Children's | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana, CA | 4 mi | $49.19/hr | 316,184 |
| Tustin, CA | 5 mi | $49.19/hr | 78,863 |
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 Orange, 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 Orange 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 Orange?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Orange.
Do I need a California license to work in Orange 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 Orange?
The federal per diem benchmark in Orange 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 reportOrange, 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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