PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Radiology Technologist - Full Time - Nights - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$39.60–$59.40/ hour
Radiologic Technologist jobs in Santa Monica, CA
Pay for radiologic technologists in the Santa Monica area centers on $49.19 per hour, or about $102,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.77 and the upper quarter over $61.03. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Santa Monica. That ranks 14th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 33rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Santa Monica and what they pay.
- $49.19median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $38–$61typical range per hour
- 6,550radiologic technologists employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Radiology Technologist III - Per Diem - Varied Shifts - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$43.00–$43.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Radiology Technologist Full Time Days
ScionHealth · Westminster, CA
$24.97–$32.62/ hour
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Radiology Technologist - Per Diem
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Pasadena, CA
$37.08–$55.62/ hour
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Radiology Technologist II
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA
$31.44–$42.44/ hour
More open Radiologic Technologist roles in Santa Monica
1 more open role from employers in Santa Monica. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Radiologic Technologist - Orthopedics
Cedars-Sinai · Santa Monica, CA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring radiologic technologists near Santa Monica
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Emanate Health | 2 | $46.25 |
| ScionHealth | 1 | $28.79 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $46.35 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $36.94 |
Radiologic Technologist pay in Santa Monica, CA
The metro median is 5% below the California statewide median of $51.76 per hour. Nationally the median is $37.34 per hour. BLS counts about 6,550 radiologic technologists and technicians employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.1 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.73).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.03 | $60,380 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.77 | $78,560 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Median | $49.19 | $102,310 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.03 | $126,940 | 63% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $67.90 | $141,230 | 82% above U.S. median |
How Santa Monica ranks
- 14th of 342 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 33rd of 306 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th 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 Santa Monica
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.19 median hour buys what $43.31 buys at the national price level, 16% 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 Santa Monica paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,771
- Per year: $88,542
- Per month: $7,378
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santa Monica
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $273 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,555 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,215 |
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 Santa Monica
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Santa Monica, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 mi | $49.19/hr | 3,878,704 |
| Inglewood, CA | 10 mi | $49.19/hr | 102,774 |
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 Santa Monica, CA?
Radiologic Technologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $49.19 per hour, about $102,310 a year. The middle half earn between $37.77 and $61.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santa Monica a good place for radiologic technologists once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 33rd of 306 metro areas for radiologic technologist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 14th of 342 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring radiologic technologists in Santa Monica?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santa Monica.
Do I need a California license to work in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santa Monica is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place radiologic technologists in Santa Monica?
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Your Rad Tech pay reportSanta Monica, 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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