Allied Health Professional Salary Guide: California
Average Allied Health Professional Salary
$66.38/hour
The average salary for an Allied Health Professional in California is $66.38 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $53.15.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Allied Health Professional salaries in California compared to National Averages
$66.38/hour
California
20% higher than the US average.
$53.15/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Allied Health Professionals?
Fresno, California pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Modesto, California ($70) and Marysville, California ($51). Fresno, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $104. For comparison, the California average for Allied Health Professionals is $66 per hour — Fresno, California pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, California | $74 | $104 |
| Modesto, California | $70 | $88 |
| Marysville, California | $51 | $100 |
| Yuba City, California | $51 | $100 |
| San Marcos, California | $46 | $63 |
| Monterey, California | $43 | $100 |
| Salinas, California | $43 | $100 |
What type of Allied Health Professionals make the most money in California?
Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) earns the most among Practicing specialties in California, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Pharmacist ($69) and CT Technologist ($67). Pharmacist has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $92. For comparison, the California average for Allied Health Professionals is $66 per hour — Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) earns 5% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) | $70 | $84 |
| Pharmacist | $69 | $92 |
| CT Technologist | $67 | $73 |
| Radiology Technologist | $63 | $86 |
How does the pay for Allied Health Professionals in California compare to nearby states?
Oklahoma pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Oregon ($60) and Texas ($54). Oklahoma also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the California average for Allied Health Professionals is $66 per hour — Oklahoma pays 1% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | $66 | $100 |
| Oregon | $60 | $73 |
| Texas | $54 | $99 |
| Colorado | $53 | $65 |
| Arizona | $45 | $66 |
| Nevada | $32 | $100 |
| New Mexico | $29 | $100 |
| Wyoming | $28 | $100 |
| Idaho | $27 | $100 |
| Utah | $26 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Allied Health Professional jobs in California?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Allied Health Professionals the most, averaging $74 per hour, followed by Community Medical Centers ($68) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($63). Community Medical Centers has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $102. For comparison, the California average for Allied Health Professionals is $66 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $74 | $82 |
| Community Medical Centers | $68 | $102 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $63 | $63 |
| Tenet North Cal | $60 | $94 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $59 | $59 |
| Adventist Health | $56 | $84 |
| Tenet Desert | $53 | $98 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $53 | $59 |
| Pennant Services | $28 | $75 |
| CoreCivic | $23 | $23 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Allied Health Professional Jobs
Supervisor - Pharmacist
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$90-115/hour
Clinical Pharmacist
- Hi-Desert Medical Center
- Joshua Tree, CA
$76-121/hour
Director - Inpatient Radiology Technologist
- Adventist Health
- San Luis Obispo, CA
$153K-230K/year
Pharmacist
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$82-105/hour
Clinical Pharmacist
- Doctors Medical Center of Modesto
- Modesto, CA
$72-115/hour
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