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CT Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA
$55.10–$55.10/ hour
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CT Technologist jobs in Santa Maria, CA
Pay for CT Technologists in the Santa Maria area centers on $51.44 per hour, or about $106,990 a year. The lower quarter earns under $46.42 and the upper quarter over $63.86. That ranks 9th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 12th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Santa Maria. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Santa Maria.
- $51.44median pay per hour, Santa Maria
- $46–$64typical range per hour
- 260CT Technologists employed in the metro area
- 109cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
CT Technologist pay in Santa Maria, CA
The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 260 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.90).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.22 | $83,660 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $46.42 | $96,550 | 24% above U.S. median |
| Median | $51.44 | $106,990 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.86 | $132,830 | 71% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $65.02 | $135,240 | 74% above U.S. median |
How Santa Maria ranks
- 9th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 12th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Santa Maria
- Overall prices in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $51.44 median hour buys what $47.28 buys at the national price level, 27% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,852
- Per year: $92,592
- Per month: $7,716
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santa Maria
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $214 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,142 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,846 |
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).
Open CT Technologist roles in California
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Santa Maria as they open.
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CT Tech II (Evening Shift) 0.9 FTE - CT Scanner - Radiology
Montage Health · Monterey, CA
$60.98–$81.56/ hour
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CT Technologist Full Time Nights
Trinity Health · California
$41.19–$65.41/ hour
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CT Technologist - Sharp Tri-City Medical Center - Variable Shift - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · California
$46.21–$56.61/ hour
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago
CT Technologist
RadNet · Yucca Valley, CA
$40.00–$45.00/ hour
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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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Hospitals in Santa Maria
CMS lists 1 hospital in Santa Maria, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara, CA | 55 mi | $51.44/hr | 87,291 |
| San Buenaventura, CA | 82 mi | $48.19/hr | 109,831 |
| Bakersfield, CA | 85 mi | $42.70/hr | 417,468 |
| Oxnard, CA | 87 mi | $48.19/hr | 200,616 |
| Delano, CA | 88 mi | $42.70/hr | 53,198 |
| Camarillo, CA | 94 mi | $48.19/hr | 69,881 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do CT Technologists make in Santa Maria, CA?
CT Technologists in the Santa Maria-Santa Barbara metro area have a median pay of $51.44 per hour, about $106,990 a year. The middle half earn between $46.42 and $63.86 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Maria a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara ranks 12th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 9th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Where do CT Technologists work in Santa Maria?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Santa Maria, led by Marian Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Maria 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 Santa Maria?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Maria is $214 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,142 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 reportSanta Maria, 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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