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State comparison · 2025

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Tennessee

Occupation

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $121,260. In Tennessee, $64,630. After cost-of-living, the gap is 55.8% — not 87.6%.

Nominal pay gap
+87.6%
California vs Tennessee
COL-adjusted gap
+55.8%
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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Tennessee

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians

Median
$64,630
p25
$59,610
p75
$78,700
p10
$50,540
p90
$90,790
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
91.9
See full breakdown for Tennessee

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.