Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Fresno, CA make a median of $107,350 a year, or about $51.61 an hour. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $149K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 102.16), that's roughly $105,080 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,460/month, or 22.1% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $107K actually covers in Fresno, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Fresno’s Regional Price Parity (102.16). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Fresno
Fresno sits well above the national pay line for radiologic technologists and technicians, local pay runs about 34% higher than the U.S. median of $80K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,460/month, 22.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 102.16) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Fresno offers a genuinely strong financial position for radiologic technologists and technicians at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologic technologists and technicians in metros near Fresno, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $108K | $95K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $142K | $123K |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $105K | $99K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $113K | $101K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Fresno, CA
Entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $107K. Top earners bring in $149K or more, a $75K spread from bottom to top.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $121K | +51% | 20,900 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +29% | 5,500 |
| District of Columbia | $103K | +28% | 660 |
| Oregon | $102K | +28% | 2,700 |
| Washington | $102K | +27% | 4,130 |
| Hawaii | $102K | +27% | 690 |
| Alaska | $99K | +23% | 370 |
| New York | $98K | +23% | 13,450 |
| New Jersey | $95K | +19% | 6,320 |
| Vermont | $95K | +18% | 470 |
| Connecticut | $92K | +15% | 3,230 |
| Arizona | $89K | +11% | 4,670 |
| Colorado | $88K | +10% | 3,960 |
| Maryland | $86K | +7% | 3,370 |
| Rhode Island | $85K | +7% | 660 |
| New Hampshire | $85K | +6% | 1,240 |
| Delaware | $84K | +5% | 650 |
| Minnesota | $83K | +4% | 4,910 |
| Nevada | $83K | +3% | 1,840 |
| Utah | $81K | +1% | 1,780 |
| Virginia | $81K | +1% | 5,140 |
| Idaho | $80K | -0% | 1,490 |
| Maine | $80K | -0% | 1,050 |
| New Mexico | $80K | -0% | 1,150 |
| Illinois | $80K | -0% | 7,650 |
| Wisconsin | $79K | -1% | 5,010 |
| Texas | $79K | -2% | 20,250 |
| Ohio | $78K | -2% | 9,570 |
| Wyoming | $78K | -3% | 430 |
| Indiana | $78K | -3% | 5,470 |
| Montana | $77K | -4% | 850 |
| Florida | $77K | -4% | 16,470 |
| Michigan | $76K | -5% | 7,220 |
| Kansas | $76K | -5% | 2,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $76K | -5% | 8,090 |
| Georgia | $75K | -7% | 7,540 |
| North Carolina | $74K | -7% | 9,250 |
| Oklahoma | $74K | -7% | 3,640 |
| West Virginia | $74K | -7% | 1,810 |
| Missouri | $73K | -9% | 5,170 |
| Nebraska | $73K | -9% | 1,670 |
| Kentucky | $70K | -13% | 3,630 |
| South Carolina | $70K | -13% | 3,630 |
| North Dakota | $68K | -15% | 740 |
| Iowa | $66K | -18% | 2,550 |
| South Dakota | $65K | -19% | 980 |
| Tennessee | $65K | -19% | 4,660 |
| Louisiana | $64K | -21% | 3,370 |
| Arkansas | $64K | -21% | 2,210 |
| Alabama | $61K | -24% | 3,500 |
| Mississippi | $59K | -26% | 2,510 |
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The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a radiologic technologists and technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Fresno?
Yes — at the median salary of $107K, rent takes 22.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,460/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologic technologists and technicians in Fresno?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologic technologists and technicians typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,815/month. At HUD’s $1,460/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is radiologic technologists and technician a high-paying job in Fresno?
Local pay is 34% above the national median — $107K here vs. $80K nationally.
How does Fresno compare to the national average for radiologic technologists and technicians?
Fresno pays $107K median vs. the U.S. average of $80K — that’s +34%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 102.16), the purchasing-power equivalent is $105K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make in Fresno, CA?
The median is $107,350 a year, that works out to about $52 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $74,580, and experienced radiologic technologists and technicians can clear $149,280. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $107K enough to live in Fresno?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,482/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,460/month, which eats 22.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a radiologic technologists and technicians salary go in Fresno?
Fresno has a Regional Price Parity of 102.16 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median radiologic technologists and technicians salary is worth about $105,080 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do radiologic technologists and technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.