AZ · Yuma · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Yuma, AZ

The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in Arizona is $48.61 per hour ($101,100 a year), with the typical range running from $41.73 to $51.52. That is 13% above the U.S. median of $42.95 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Yuma. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yuma.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Yuma, AZ

Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,790 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in Arizona.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.00$79,04012% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$41.73$86,8003% below U.S. median
Median$48.61$101,10013% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$51.52$107,16020% above U.S. median
Top 10%$60.38$125,59041% above U.S. median

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 Yuma

  • Overall prices in Yuma run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).

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$1,750
  • Per year: $87,498
  • Per month: $7,292

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Arizona. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Yuma

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 Yuma 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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Hospitals in Yuma

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma
Yuma, 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
Buckeye, AZ126 mi$49.19/hr114,334
Indio, CA130 mi$49.16/hr94,275
Goodyear, AZ135 mi$49.19/hr118,186
Palm Desert, CA136 mi$49.16/hr53,147
Lake Havasu City, AZ138 mi$47.00/hr59,037
Avondale, AZ139 mi$49.19/hr96,609

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.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Yuma

Yuma city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

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

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Arizona have a median pay of $48.61 per hour, about $101,100 a year. The middle half earn between $41.73 and $51.52 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Yuma?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Yuma, led by Yuma Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Yuma 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 Yuma?

The federal per diem benchmark in Yuma 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 Yuma?

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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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