AZ · Prescott Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Prescott Valley, AZ

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Prescott Valley area earn a median of $49.01 per hour, about $101,940 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.94 and $49.33. That ranks 46th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 37th of 248 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Prescott Valley.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Prescott Valley, 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 40 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Prescott Valley-Prescott metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$40.35$83,9306% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.94$85,1605% below U.S. median
Median$49.01$101,94014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.33$102,61015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.54$111,36025% above U.S. median

How Prescott Valley ranks

  • 46th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 37th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Prescott Valley

  • Overall prices in Prescott Valley-Prescott run 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $49.01 median hour buys what $49.88 buys at the national price level, 16% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,764
  • Per year: $88,218
  • Per month: $7,352

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

Travel assignment per diem in Prescott Valley

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).

Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Arizona

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Prescott Valley as they open.

PermanentPosted yesterday

Vascular Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health · Prescott, AZ

$45.26–$67.32/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101963533456
Top 25% payNew this week
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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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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Peoria, AZ56 mi$49.19/hr199,924
Flagstaff, AZ57 mi$48.61/hr77,539
Surprise, AZ65 mi$49.19/hr167,564
Scottsdale, AZ68 mi$49.19/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ72 mi$49.19/hr1,673,164
Glendale, AZ74 mi$49.19/hr258,143

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 Prescott Valley, AZ?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Prescott Valley-Prescott metro area have a median pay of $49.01 per hour, about $101,940 a year. The middle half earn between $40.94 and $49.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Prescott Valley-Prescott ranks 37th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 46th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Prescott Valley 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 Prescott Valley?

The federal per diem benchmark in Prescott Valley 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.

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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

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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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