CA · Whittier · Updated October 15, 2026

Radiologic Technologist jobs in Whittier, CA

Radiologic Technologists in the Whittier area earn a median of $49.19 per hour, about $102,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.77 and $61.03. That ranks 14th of 342 U.S. metro areas for radiologic technologist pay, and 33rd of 306 once local prices are factored in. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Whittier and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Whittier and what they pay.

Open Radiologic Technologist roles near Whittier

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Radiology Technologist II

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Inglewood, CA

$31.44–$42.44/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 278688
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Who is hiring radiologic technologists near Whittier

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Emanate Health2$46.25
ScionHealth1$28.79
Shriners Hospitals for Children1$46.35
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$36.94

Radiologic Technologist pay in Whittier, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.03$60,38022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.77$78,5601% above U.S. median
Median$49.19$102,31032% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$61.03$126,94063% above U.S. median
Top 10%$67.90$141,23082% above U.S. median

How Whittier 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 Whittier

  • 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 Whittier 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 Whittier

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$191
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,939
13-week assignment$25,207

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 Whittier

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier
Whittier, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Whittier Hospital Medical Center
Whittier, CA
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Pico Rivera, CA4 mi$49.19/hr59,363
La Habra, CA5 mi$49.19/hr61,391

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Whittier

Whittier city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do radiologic technologists make in Whittier, 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 Whittier 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 Whittier?

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 Whittier.

Do I need a California license to work in Whittier 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 Whittier?

The federal per diem benchmark in Whittier is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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 reportWhittier, 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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