PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Radiologic Technologist
GoHealth Urgent Care · Daly City, CA
$43.00–$55.00/ hour
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Radiologic Technologist jobs in Oakland, CA
Radiologic Technologists in the Oakland area earn a median of $65.74 per hour, about $136,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $55.18 and $79.65. That ranks 3rd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 6th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Oakland and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Oakland.
- $65.74median pay per hour, San Francisco
- $55–$80typical range per hour
- 2,580radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Radiologic Technologist - Per Diem
Sutter Health · Oakland, CA
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Cat Scan Radiologic Tech - 20 hours
Kaiser Permanente · Oakland, CA
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Get my free pay reportRadiologic Technologist pay in Oakland, CA
The metro median is 27% above the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 2,580 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $43.58 | $90,650 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $55.18 | $114,770 | 48% above U.S. median |
| Median | $65.74 | $136,730 | 76% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $79.65 | $165,670 | 113% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $82.13 | $170,830 | 120% above U.S. median |
How Oakland ranks
- 3rd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 6th of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Oakland
- Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $65.74 median hour buys what $56.86 buys at the national price level, 52% 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 Oakland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,367
- Per year: $118,332
- Per month: $9,861
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Oakland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $145 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,659 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,567 |
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 Oakland
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Oakland, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Oakland/Richmond Oakland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Highland Hospital Oakland, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Ucsf Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Oakland, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Telecare Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility Oakland, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Radiologic Technologist pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda, CA | 3 mi | $65.74/hr | 78,795 |
| San Leandro, CA | 6 mi | $65.74/hr | 86,571 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Oakland
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Common questions
How much do radiologic technologists make in Oakland, CA?
Radiologic Technologists in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $65.74 per hour, about $136,730 a year. The middle half earn between $55.18 and $79.65 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Oakland a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 6th of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Oakland?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Oakland.
Do I need a California license to work in Oakland 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 Oakland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Oakland is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Oakland?
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Your Rad Tech pay reportOakland, 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
- Radiology Tech IPer diem$42.52–$52.95/ hour
- Diagnostic Radiologic TechnologistPermanent$84k–$109k/ year
+ 60 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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