CA · Stockton · Updated October 15, 2026

CT Technologist jobs in Stockton, CA

CT Technologists in the Stockton area earn a median of $60.66 per hour, about $126,180 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.96 and $62.42. That ranks 6th of 342 U.S. metro areas for CT Technologist pay, and 5th of 306 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Stockton. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Stockton.

CT Technologist pay in Stockton, CA

The metro median is 17% above the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 280 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.87$76,6901% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.96$85,20010% above U.S. median
Median$60.66$126,18062% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.42$129,83067% above U.S. median
Top 10%$80.97$168,420117% above U.S. median

How Stockton ranks

  • 6th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 5th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th 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 Stockton

  • Overall prices in Stockton-Lodi run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $60.66 median hour buys what $57.72 buys at the national price level, 55% 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$2,184
  • Per year: $109,188
  • Per month: $9,099

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Stockton-Lodi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Stockton

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$132
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,442
13-week assignment$18,746

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 Stockton as they open.

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 6 days ago

CT Technologist

RadNet · Yucca Valley, CA

$40.00–$45.00/ hour
  • RadNet Coachella Valley Onsite USD $40.0
  • Req 22522
New this week
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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
  • Part time
  • Req R26_0000001207
New this week
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Hospitals in Stockton

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Stockton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CT Technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton
Stockton, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Dameron Hospital
Stockton, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center
Stockton, CA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
Lodi, CA10 mi$60.66/hr68,642
Manteca, CA14 mi$60.66/hr94,292
Brentwood, CA23 mi$65.74/hr66,286
Antioch, CA27 mi$65.74/hr118,453
Modesto, CA29 mi$54.29/hr220,592
Elk Grove, CA31 mi$62.84/hr182,797

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 Stockton, CA?

CT Technologists in the Stockton-Lodi metro area have a median pay of $60.66 per hour, about $126,180 a year. The middle half earn between $40.96 and $62.42 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Stockton a good place for CT Technologists once cost of living is counted?

Stockton-Lodi ranks 5th of 306 metro areas for CT Technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 6th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do CT Technologists work in Stockton?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Stockton, led by St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Stockton 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 Stockton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Stockton is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 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 reportStockton, 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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