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State comparison · 2025

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs District of Columbia

Occupation

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $121,260. In District of Columbia, $102,770. After cost-of-living, the gap is 17.1% — not 18%.

Nominal pay gap
+18%
California vs District of Columbia
COL-adjusted gap
+17.1%
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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District of Columbia

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$102,770
p25
$82,160
p75
$111,390
p10
$59,130
p90
$128,120
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
109.9
See full breakdown for District of Columbia

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.