CA · South Gate · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in South Gate, CA

The median CT Technologist pay in the South Gate area is $49.19 per hour ($102,310 a year), with the typical range running from $37.77 to $61.03. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for South Gate and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 85 hospitals in the South Gate metro area. The free report below lists employers near South Gate and what they pay.

Open CT Technologist roles near South Gate

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

PermanentPosted yesterday

CT Technologist

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA

$55.10–$55.10/ hour
  • CONTRACTOR
  • Req 284412
New this week
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PermanentPosted 22 days ago

CT Technologist

RadNet · Garden Grove, CA

$38.00–$45.00/ hour
  • RadNet Orange County Onsite USD $38.00/p
  • Req 21901
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

CT Technologist

RadNet · Glendale, CA

$34.00–$56.00/ hour
  • RadNet San Gabriel Valley Onsite USD $34
  • Req 21854
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

CT Tech Trainee

RadNet · Arcadia, CA

$32.00–$42.00/ hour
  • RadNet San Gabriel Valley Onsite USD $32
  • Req 21674
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Who is hiring CT Technologists near South Gate

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
RadNet3$41.50
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$55.10
ScionHealth1$33.16

CT Technologist pay in South Gate, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.03$60,38022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.77$78,5601% above U.S. median
Median$49.19$102,31032% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.03$126,94063% above U.S. median
Top 10%$67.90$141,23082% above U.S. median

How South Gate 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 South Gate

  • 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 South Gate 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 South Gate

ItemFederal 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 the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area

CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, 27 of the 66 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Newport Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Keck Hospital Of Usc
Los Angeles, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance
Torrance, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5No
Providence Mission Hospital
Mission Viejo, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital
Santa Monica, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Mary Medical Center
Long Beach, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Torrance Memorial Medical Center
Torrance, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

CT Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lynwood, CA1 mi$49.19/hr63,596
Huntington Park, CA3 mi$49.19/hr52,166

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.

California state guide

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South Gate city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CT Technologists make in South Gate, 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 South Gate 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 South Gate?

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 South Gate.

Do I need a California license to work in South Gate 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 South Gate?

The federal per diem benchmark in South Gate 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 reportSouth Gate, 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

  1. CT TechnologistPermanent
    $55.10–$55.10/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Anaheim, CA · posted yesterday
  2. CT Tech II (Evening Shift) 0.9 FTE - CT Scanner - RadiologyPermanent
    $60.98–$81.56/ hour
    Montage Health · Monterey, CA · posted 2 days ago

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