Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $157,170 +102.4% vs national
Median hourly $75.56
10th percentile $92,010
90th percentile $176,210
Employed locally 1,040
National median $77,660

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $92,010
    25th
    $126,940
    50th (median)
    $157,170
    75th
    $170,250
    90th
    $176,210

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 100% Median Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary is 0% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $169,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,730
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $132,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,710
    Napa, CA $128,170
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $126,180

    Nearby metros — Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $169,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $136,730
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $132,830
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,710
    Napa, CA $128,170
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $126,180

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Radiologic Technologists and Technicians make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $75.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $89.11 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 102.4% above the national median of $77,660. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in San Jose?

    Entry-level Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $92,010 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $126,940.