CA · Walnut Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Walnut Creek, CA

Pay for radiologic technologists in the Walnut Creek area centers on $65.74 per hour, or about $136,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $55.18 and the upper quarter over $79.65. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Walnut Creek. That ranks 3rd of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 6th of 306 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Walnut Creek.

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PermanentPosted 3 days ago

Radiologic Technologist

GoHealth Urgent Care · Daly City, CA

$43.00–$55.00/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR112676
New this week
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Radiologic Technologist pay in Walnut Creek, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$43.58$90,65017% above U.S. median
Lower quartile$55.18$114,77048% above U.S. median
Median$65.74$136,73076% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$79.65$165,670113% above U.S. median
Top 10%$82.13$170,830120% above U.S. median

How Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek

  • 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,631
13-week assignment$21,203

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 Walnut Creek

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Walnut Creek, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of radiologic technologists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Walnut Creek, CA
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Concord, CA5 mi$65.74/hr124,016
Pittsburg, CA11 mi$65.74/hr77,131

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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

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 Walnut Creek.

Do I need a California license to work in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Walnut Creek is $147 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,631 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 reportWalnut Creek, 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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