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State comparison · 2025

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Michigan

Occupation

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $121,260. In Michigan, $76,420. After cost-of-living, the gap is 37.9% — not 58.7%.

Nominal pay gap
+58.7%
California vs Michigan
COL-adjusted gap
+37.9%
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
See full breakdown for California

Michigan

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$76,420
p25
$63,270
p75
$81,700
p10
$55,450
p90
$97,250
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
96.2
See full breakdown for Michigan

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.