AZ · Maricopa · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Maricopa, AZ

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Maricopa area earn a median of $49.19 per hour, about $102,310 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $43.00 and $52.39. That ranks 40th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 55th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Maricopa and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Maricopa and what they pay.

Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles near Maricopa

Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.

PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Gilbert, AZ

$32.00–$40.00/ hour
  • Arizona Diagnostic Radiology Onsite USD
  • Req 22084
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Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers near Maricopa

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health1$51.17
RadNet1$36

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Maricopa, AZ

The metro median is 1% above the Arizona statewide median of $48.61 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,430 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.13$79,31011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$43.00$89,440in line with U.S. median
Median$49.19$102,31015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.39$108,97022% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.32$127,55043% above U.S. median

How Maricopa ranks

  • 40th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 55th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 4 Arizona metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SOC 29-2032), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Maricopa

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.19 median hour buys what $47.61 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Maricopa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,771
  • Per year: $88,542
  • Per month: $7,378

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Maricopa

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel diagnostic medical sonographer assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Maricopa

CMS lists 1 hospital in Maricopa. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa
Maricopa, AZ
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Casa Grande, AZ17 mi$49.19/hr68,927
Chandler, AZ19 mi$49.19/hr281,231

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Arizona · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Maricopa, AZ?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $49.19 per hour, about $102,310 a year. The middle half earn between $43.00 and $52.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Maricopa a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 55th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 40th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Maricopa?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Maricopa.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Maricopa as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Arizona requires for your role with the Arizona licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Maricopa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Maricopa is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place diagnostic medical sonographers in Maricopa?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthPRESCOTT, AZ · 2 postings$53.73/ hr$41–$67
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$69.06/ hr$58–$83

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2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$51.17High$67

3 Sonographer postings with published pay in Arizona, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Sonographer roles

  1. Vascular SonographerPermanent
    $45.26–$67.32/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Prescott, AZ · posted yesterday
  2. Perinatal Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $41.14–$61.20/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Gilbert, AZ · posted 3 days ago

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