CA · Encinitas · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Encinitas, CA

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Encinitas area centers on $51.31 per hour, or about $106,720 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.50 and the upper quarter over $62.33. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Encinitas. That ranks 10th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 19th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Encinitas.

Open Radiologic Technologist roles near Encinitas

Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

RadNet · Escondido, CA

$30.00–$45.00/ hour
  • RadNet San Diego Onsite USD $30.00/per h
  • Req 22027
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Who is hiring radiologic technologists near Encinitas

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Sharp HealthCare5$50.59
Palomar Health4$54.35
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA3$51.47
Rady Children's Hospital3$59.09
RadNet1$37.50
Sharp Healthcare1$50.59

Radiologic Technologist pay in Encinitas, 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 1,640 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.29$63,00019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.50$84,2408% above U.S. median
Median$51.31$106,72037% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$62.33$129,65067% above U.S. median
Top 10%$66.12$137,53077% above U.S. median

How Encinitas ranks

  • 10th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 19th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
  • 10th of 21 California metro areas

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 Encinitas

  • Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $51.31 median hour buys what $45.86 buys at the national price level, 23% 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 Encinitas paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,847
  • Per year: $92,358
  • Per month: $7,696

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Encinitas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$205
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,037
13-week assignment$26,481

Travel radiologic 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 Encinitas

CMS lists 1 hospital in Encinitas, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas
Encinitas, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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

Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Carlsbad, CA6 mi$51.31/hr113,575
San Marcos, CA8 mi$51.31/hr96,620
Temecula, CA32 mi$49.03/hr112,431

Radiologic Technologist jobs in California · Radiologic Technologist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

ARRT certification in radiography. 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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Encinitas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Encinitas, CA?

Radiologic Technologists in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $51.31 per hour, about $106,720 a year. The middle half earn between $40.50 and $62.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Encinitas a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?

San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 19th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 10th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Encinitas?

We list 17 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Encinitas.

Do I need a California license to work in Encinitas as a radiologic technologist?

ARRT certification in radiography. 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 Encinitas?

The federal per diem benchmark in Encinitas is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · Rad Tech near Encinitas, CA
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Your Rad Tech pay reportEncinitas, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 2 postings$72.79/ hr$60–$85
  • CommonSpirit HealthCAMARILLO, CA · 7 postings$63.98/ hr$40–$79
  • Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenSacramento, CA · 3 postings$63.16/ hr$37–$74
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 2 postings$61.17/ hr$54–$69

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$40Median$50.59High$69

62 Rad Tech postings with published pay in California, 59 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 62 Rad Tech roles

  1. Radiology Tech IPer diem
    $42.52–$52.95/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Camarillo, CA · posted today
  2. Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistPermanent
    $84k–$109k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Camp Pendleton, CA · posted yesterday

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