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Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salary in California

How much does a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager make in California?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager in California is $124,750 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $143,912
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,170 to $134,780
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $104,537
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Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $134,780 $11,232 $2,592 $65
Average $124,750 $10,396 $2,399 $60
25th Percentile $114,170 $9,514 $2,196 $55
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Key Factors That Influence Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salaries

A Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Diagnostic Imagining Services Team Leader (3-5 years): $108,171
  • Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager (5+ years): $124,747
  • Diagnostic Imagining Services Director (5+ years): $144,118
Job Role Years of Experience Average Salary
Diagnostic Imagining Services Team Leader3-5 years$108,171
Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager5+ years$124,747
Diagnostic Imagining Services Director5+ years$144,118
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Top Paying Cities for Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • Los Angeles: $124,970
  • West Hollywood: $124,880
  • Dodgertown: $124,970

Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $132,325. While startup companies pay approximate $112,760.

Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$112,760
Growth Stage51~500$119,033
Established501~5000$127,998
Enterprise5000+$132,325

Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$137,225$66.010%

Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$114,170
Average $124,750/year
$134,780
$9,514
Average $10,396/month
$11,232
$2,196
Average $2,399/week
$2,592
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $134,780 $11,232 $2,592 $65
Average $124,750 $10,396 $2,399 $60
25th Percentile $114,170 $9,514 $2,196 $55

Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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Diagnostic Imagining Services Director

For a Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Diagnostic Imagining Services Director role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $144,200 - a projected growth of 16% over your current level.

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