PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Radiologic Technologist
Stanford Children's Health · Palo Alto, CA
$66.78–$74.90/ hour
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Radiologic Technologist jobs in Palo Alto, CA
Pay for radiologic technologists in the Palo Alto area centers on $75.56 per hour, or about $157,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $61.03 and the upper quarter over $81.85. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto. That ranks 2nd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 2nd of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Palo Alto.
- $75.56median pay per hour, San Jose
- $61–$82typical range per hour
- 1,040radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 46% above the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area, 0.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $44.23 | $92,000 | 18% above U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $61.03 | $126,940 | 63% above U.S. median |
| Median | $75.56 | $157,170 | 102% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $81.85 | $170,250 | 119% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $84.72 | $176,220 | 127% above U.S. median |
How Palo Alto ranks
- 2nd of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 2nd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Palo Alto
- Overall prices in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara run 10% above the U.S. average (index 110.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 112% above the U.S. average (index 211.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $75.56 median hour buys what $68.43 buys at the national price level, 83% 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 Palo Alto paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,720
- Per year: $136,008
- Per month: $11,334
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Palo Alto
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $192 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,988 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,844 |
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 Palo Alto
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Palo Alto, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto Va Medical Center Palo Alto, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford Palo Alto, CA | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, CA | 4 mi | $75.56/hr | 87,316 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 6 mi | $75.56/hr | 156,792 |
| Redwood City, CA | 9 mi | $65.74/hr | 82,982 |
| Fremont, CA | 13 mi | $65.74/hr | 228,192 |
| San Mateo, CA | 15 mi | $65.74/hr | 103,006 |
| Union City, CA | 16 mi | $65.74/hr | 66,196 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do radiologic technologists make in Palo Alto, CA?
Radiologic Technologists in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara metro area have a median pay of $75.56 per hour, about $157,170 a year. The middle half earn between $61.03 and $81.85 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Palo Alto a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara ranks 2nd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 2nd of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Palo Alto?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Palo Alto. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Palo Alto.
Do I need a California license to work in Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
The federal per diem benchmark in Palo Alto is $192 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,988 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Rad Tech pay reportPalo Alto, 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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