Radiologic Technologist / California
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California Radiologic Technologist License Requirements

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State-board requirements, fees, and renewal cycle drawn from official regulator records.

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Performs diagnostic imaging including X-rays, CT, and MRI.

What the California data shows for Radiologic Technologists

California sets the entry bar for radiologic technologists at 2,491 training hours and a passing score on ARRT Examination. A background check is a standard part of the process, and applicants must be 18 or older. The credential is administered under California's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Associate Degree".

Upfront cost is $247, with renewal running $198 on a 2-year cycle. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For radiologic technologists, the reciprocity picture is: ARRT certification recognized in most states.

Licensing Ease Score

F
Licensing Ease Score
38/100
Radiologic Technologist · California

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
2,491 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee F
$247
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden F
$99/yr
$198 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in California

Education / Training Hours
Associate Degree
2,491 hours
Exam Requirement
ARRT Examination
Required
Initial License Fee
$247
Renewal Fee
$198
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with California licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Radiologic Technologist in California? ▼
In California, the license path calls for 2491 education/training hours, a passing score on ARRT Examination, and a $247 initial fee. A criminal background check is required as well.
How do I get certified as a Radiologic Technologist in California? ▼
California licenses radiologic technologists who complete its requirements (2491 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the California licensing board.
Can I transfer my Radiologic Technologist license to California from another state? ▼
For radiologic technologists, the reciprocity landscape looks like this: ARRT certification recognized in most states. Many professions are also covered by interstate licensing compacts that facilitate portability between states. Contact the California licensing board to confirm how it applies to your specific credential.
Does California require a background check for Radiologic Technologist licensing? ▼
A criminal background check is mandatory for radiologic technologist licensing in California. The state licensing board sets the disqualifying-offense criteria and review process.
What are the continuing education requirements for Radiologic Technologist in California? ▼
To stay licensed as a radiologic technologist in California, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $198.

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What to do with this radiologic technologist license

Radiologic Technologist in California, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a radiologic technologist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how California's radiologic technologist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Radiologic Technologist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state radiologic technologist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how California's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. California overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the California licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.