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State comparison · 2025

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Colorado

Occupation

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $121,260. In Colorado, $87,760. After cost-of-living, the gap is 28.7% — not 38.2%.

Nominal pay gap
+38.2%
California vs Colorado
COL-adjusted gap
+28.7%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

California

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$121,260
p25
$95,730
p75
$137,770
p10
$70,210
p90
$165,460
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.7
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Colorado

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$87,760
p25
$76,060
p75
$103,780
p10
$63,270
p90
$111,730
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
103.1
See full breakdown for Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.