Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Memorial Hospital - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$48.58–$62.70/ hour
New this week
Radiologic Technologist jobs in San Marcos, CA
Radiologic Technologists in the San Marcos area earn a median of $51.31 per hour, about $106,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.50 and $62.33. That ranks 10th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 19th of 306 once local prices are factored in. 17 open roles with published pay are listed for San Marcos and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near San Marcos.
- $51.31median pay per hour, San Diego
- $40–$62typical range per hour
- 1,640radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 17open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Radiologic Technologist roles near San Marcos
Roles in other cities of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area.
Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Radiologic Technologist - SRS Downtown Fir St - Variable Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$45.06–$58.16/ hour
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PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Variable Shift - Part Time (0.5)
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$44.18–$57.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Grossmont Hospital - Evening Shift - Full Time
Sharp HealthCare · La Mesa, CA
$44.18–$57.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Outpatient Imaging Kearny Mesa - Day Shift - Part Time (0.5)
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$44.18–$57.00/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Interventional)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
$93k–$121k/ year
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist (Mammography)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
$93k–$121k/ year
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Radiologic Technologist - Radiology
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$49.42–$68.76/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Radiologic Technologist (Part Time) - Radiology
Rady Children's Hospital · San Diego, CA
$49.42–$68.76/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · San Diego, CA
$93k–$121k/ year
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Radiologic Technologist
RadNet · Escondido, CA
$30.00–$45.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 22 days ago
Radiologic Technologist-Fluoro Required - Sharp Outpatient Imaging Kearny Mesa - Day Shift - Part Time (0.5)
Sharp Healthcare · San Diego, CA
$44.18–$57.00/ hour
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Named employers near San Marcos, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring radiologic technologists near San Marcos
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 5 | $50.59 |
| Palomar Health | 4 | $54.35 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 3 | $51.47 |
| Rady Children's Hospital | 3 | $59.09 |
| RadNet | 1 | $37.50 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $50.59 |
Radiologic Technologist pay in San Marcos, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.29 | $63,000 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.50 | $84,240 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Median | $51.31 | $106,720 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.33 | $129,650 | 67% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $66.12 | $137,530 | 77% above U.S. median |
How San Marcos 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 San Marcos
- 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos
| Item | Federal 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 San Marcos
CMS lists 1 hospital in San Marcos, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escondido, CA | 6 mi | $51.31/hr | 148,847 |
| Vista, CA | 6 mi | $51.31/hr | 99,322 |
| Temecula, CA | 25 mi | $49.03/hr | 112,431 |
| Murrieta, CA | 30 mi | $49.03/hr | 112,539 |
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 San Marcos
San Marcos city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do radiologic technologists make in San Marcos, 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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
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 San Marcos.
Do I need a California license to work in San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
The federal per diem benchmark in San Marcos 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.
Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in San Marcos?
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Your Rad Tech pay reportSan Marcos, 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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