Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Per Diem CT Technologist
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$50.00–$50.00/ hour
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CT Technologist jobs in Porterville, CA
The median CT Technologist pay in the Porterville area is $47.57 per hour ($98,950 a year), with the typical range running from $38.07 to $54.49. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Porterville and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Porterville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Porterville.
- $47.57median pay per hour, Visalia
- $38–$54typical range per hour
- 160CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open CT Technologist roles near Porterville
Roles in other cities of the Visalia area.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
CT Technologist
Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA
$39.70–$59.55/ hour
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The metro median is 8% below the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 160 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Visalia metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.46 | $61,280 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.07 | $79,190 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $47.57 | $98,950 | 27% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $54.49 | $113,340 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.40 | $125,630 | 62% above U.S. median |
How Porterville ranks
- 23rd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 11th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 18th 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 Porterville
- Overall prices in Visalia run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $47.57 median hour buys what $47.65 buys at the national price level, 28% 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 Porterville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,713
- Per year: $85,626
- Per month: $7,136
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Visalia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Porterville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $131 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,477 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,201 |
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 Porterville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Porterville, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra View Medical Center Porterville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Porterville Developmental Center Porterville, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare, CA | 20 mi | $47.57/hr | 72,601 |
| Delano, CA | 24 mi | $42.70/hr | 53,198 |
| Visalia, CA | 25 mi | $47.57/hr | 146,271 |
| Hanford, CA | 39 mi | $51.76/hr | 60,594 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 49 mi | $42.70/hr | 417,468 |
| Clovis, CA | 64 mi | $49.64/hr | 127,993 |
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 Porterville, CA?
CT Technologists in the Visalia metro area have a median pay of $47.57 per hour, about $98,950 a year. The middle half earn between $38.07 and $54.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Porterville a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Visalia ranks 11th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring CT Technologists in Porterville?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Visalia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Porterville.
Do I need a California license to work in Porterville 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 Porterville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Porterville is $131 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,477 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place CT Technologists in Porterville?
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Your CT Tech pay reportPorterville, 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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