Radiologic Technologists and Technicians Salary
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Napa, CA make a median of $128,170 a year, or about $61.62 an hour. The range runs from $68K at the entry level to $140K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 112.55), so that salary is closer to $113,878 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,773/month, about 36.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $128K get you in Napa?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Napa’s Regional Price Parity (112.55). 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.
About radiologic technologists and technicians
Sponsored links, AffordMap may earn a commission at no cost to you. Learn more
What this looks like in Napa
Napa sits well above the national pay line for radiologic technologists and technicians, local pay runs about 60% higher than the U.S. median of $80K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $2,773/month, which is 36.9% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost-of-living overall is 13% above the national average (BEA RPP 112.55), so groceries and services cost more too. The pay premium is real, but so are the offsets.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for radiologic technologists and technicians in metros near Napa, 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, Napa, CA
Entry-level radiologic technologists and technicians (10th percentile) start around $68K. Mid-career wages sit at $128K. Top earners bring in $140K or more, a $72K spread from bottom to top.
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Radiologic Technologists and Technicians salary in all states
| 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 |
Showing 1–10 of 51 states
Track radiologic technologists and technicians salary changes
BLS updates this data quarterly. We'll email you when Napa numbers change.
Related careers in Healthcare
Frequently asked questions
Can a radiologic technologists and technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Napa?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $128K, rent takes 36.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,773/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $2,300/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for radiologic technologists and technicians in Napa?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new radiologic technologists and technicians typically earn — is $68K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,073/month. At HUD’s $2,773/month FMR, rent would take 68% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is radiologic technologists and technician a high-paying job in Napa?
Local pay is 60% above the national median — $128K here vs. $80K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 13% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Napa compare to the national average for radiologic technologists and technicians?
Napa pays $128K median vs. the U.S. average of $80K — that’s +60%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 112.55), the purchasing-power equivalent is $114K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do radiologic technologists and technicians make in Napa, CA?
The median is $128,170 a year, that works out to about $62 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $67,890, and experienced radiologic technologists and technicians can clear $139,940. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $128K enough to live in Napa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,525/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,773/month, which eats 36.9% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a radiologic technologists and technicians salary go in Napa?
Napa has a Regional Price Parity of 112.55 (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 $113,878 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.