Radiologists in California. BLS OES + DOL OFLC + reader-reported submissions. How this is built →
Salary distribution
Where California radiologists fall on the wage curve.
Shaded band = interquartile range (where most full-time workers fall)
The middle 50% of workers earn between $106,000 and $496,790, with a median of $270,560.
Radiologists in California: actual employer-disclosed pay
Public records from 20 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Median offered wage: $350,000. Every figure below is an actual offered salary an employer attested to under federal law.
By DOL wage level
DOL classifies every offer into one of four wage levels based on the role's experience and skill requirements.
| Level | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 4 | $438,000 |
| Level III — experienced | 1 | $275,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $350,000 |
Top employers filing for this role
Companies with the most certified filings for Radiologists in California. Median offer is across all of that employer's filings. Click a company for its full H-1B salary breakdown.
| Employer | Most-filed title | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Radiology Medical Group | Diagnostic Radiologist | 4 | $305,000 |
| University of California, San Francisco | SPECIALIST | 4 | $91,600 |
| Sol Radiology, Inc. | Physician, Radiologist | 3 | $700,000 |
| Geisinger Clinic | Telehealth Radiologist | 2 | $450,000 |
| Newport Harbor Radiology Associates Medical Group, Inc. | Radiologist | 2 | $510,000 |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | Assistant Professor | 2 | $326,000 |
| Mineral King Radiological Medical Group, Inc. | Interventional Radiologist | 1 | $275,000 |
| Prenuvo Radiology PA | Radiologist | 1 | $270,400 |
| The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. | Radiologist | 1 | $475,000 |
Recent sample filings
A snapshot of recent certified offers. Each line is a real, public, verifiable record.
- Assistant Specialist at University of California, San Francisco$70,700San FranciscoDecided Mar 9, 2026I-200-26061-674084
- Diagnostic Radiologist at Lambert Radiology Medical Group$350,000Los AngelesWage Level N/ADecided Dec 26, 2025I-200-25352-495941
- Telehealth Radiologist at Geisinger Clinic$450,000Van NuysWage Level IDecided Nov 17, 2025I-200-25311-389089
- Physician, Radiologist at Sol Radiology, Inc.$699,982Manhattan BeachWage Level N/ADecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25305-354177
- Telehealth Radiologist at Geisinger Clinic$450,000Los AngelesWage Level IDecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25273-345058
- Diagnostic Radiologist at Lambert Radiology Medical Group$260,000Los AngelesWage Level N/ADecided Nov 7, 2025I-200-25274-351124
- Radiologist at Prenuvo Radiology PA$270,400Manhattan BeachWage Level N/ADecided Nov 4, 2025I-200-25268-334186
- Clinical Instructor at The Leland Stanford, Jr University$226,000StanfordWage Level IDecided Sep 30, 2025I-200-25266-329754
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification. Disclosed wages reflect what employers attested to pay; actual paid wages may differ. Only certified filings are shown — denied and withdrawn cases are excluded.
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Radiologists pay by experience level in California
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Radiologists specialties in California
Real specialty titles employers file for, clustered from 15 certified offers. The most common variant is Diagnostic Radiologist at a median of $305,000.
| Specialty | Top employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Radiologist | Lambert Radiology Medical Group | 4 | $305,000 |
| Radiologist | Newport Harbor Radiology Associates Medical Group, Inc. | 4 | $487,500 |
| SPECIALIST | University of California, San Francisco | 4 | $91,600 |
| Physician, Radiologist | Sol Radiology, Inc. | 3 | $700,000 |
Specialties with 10 or more filings link to a dedicated breakdown.
Radiologists in California, by industry
Median offered wage across 20 certified filings, grouped by NAICS industry sector. Healthcare leads with a median of $450,000.
| Industry | Largest employer | Filings | Median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Lambert Radiology Medical Group | 14 | $450,000 |
| Education | University of California, San Francisco | 6 | $110,800 |
Sectors with at least 25 filings link to a dedicated page with full distribution and sample employer breakdown.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in California over the past 3 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2025 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
Internship/residency
On-the-job training
None
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.7 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.5 / 5
Problem Sensitivity
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Inductive Reasoning
Ability
- 4.5 / 5
Biology
Knowledge
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Written Comprehension
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.4 / 5
Deductive Reasoning
Ability
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Prepare comprehensive interpretive reports of findings.
- 02
Perform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound.
- 03
Document the performance, interpretation, or outcomes of all procedures performed.
- 04
Communicate examination results or diagnostic information to referring physicians, patients, or families.
- 05
Obtain patients' histories from electronic records, patient interviews, dictated reports, or by communicating with referring clinicians.
- 06
Review or transmit images and information using picture archiving or communications systems.
- 07
Confer with medical professionals regarding image-based diagnoses.
- 08
Recognize or treat complications during and after procedures, including blood pressure problems, pain, oversedation, or bleeding.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+2.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Average growth
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Metro-level salary data for radiologists in major California metropolitan areas.
- Los Angeles$488,670
- San Francisco$106,000
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median salary for Radiologists in California?
- According to BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, the median annual wage for Radiologists in California is $270,560.
- How does California compare to the national median for Radiologists?
- The California median is -18.5% versus the BLS national figure of $331,868.
- What is the salary range for Radiologists in California?
- BLS reports the 10th-percentile annual wage at $96,610 and the 90th-percentile at $499,880, which captures most full-time workers in the role.
- Is Radiologists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 2.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- What education is required for Radiologists?
- BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Doctoral or professional degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
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