CA · Burbank · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Burbank, CA

Pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Burbank area centers on $48.95 per hour, or about $101,820 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.40 and the upper quarter over $63.45. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Burbank. That ranks 47th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 118th of 248 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Burbank.

Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles near Burbank

Roles in other cities of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.

Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Ultrasound Tech

CommonSpirit Health · Long Beach, CA

$62.83–$75.29/ hour
  • PRN
  • Req 101880137904
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Inglewood, CA

$25.00–$40.00/ hour
  • RadNet Los Angeles Onsite USD $25.00/per
  • Req 21861
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Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers near Burbank

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation1$46.72
CommonSpirit Health1$69.06
Emanate Health1$48.50
RadNet1$32.50

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Burbank, CA

The metro median is 16% below the California statewide median of $58.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 3,470 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.00).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.00$52,00042% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.40$71,55020% below U.S. median
Median$48.95$101,82014% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$63.45$131,98048% above U.S. median
Top 10%$78.29$162,84082% above U.S. median

How Burbank ranks

  • 47th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 118th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 20th of 21 California 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 Burbank

  • Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.95 median hour buys what $43.10 buys at the national price level, in line with 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 Burbank paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,762
  • Per year: $88,110
  • Per month: $7,342

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Burbank

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$191
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,939
13-week assignment$25,207

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. 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 Burbank

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr
Burbank, CA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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
Glendale, CA5 mi$48.95/hr187,823
Pasadena, CA11 mi$48.95/hr137,195

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in California · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

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

California 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 Burbank, CA?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $48.95 per hour, about $101,820 a year. The middle half earn between $34.40 and $63.45 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 118th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 47th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Burbank?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Burbank.

Do I need a California license to work in Burbank as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Burbank?

The federal per diem benchmark in Burbank is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 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 Burbank?

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Your Sonographer pay reportBurbank, CA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$69.06/ hr$58–$83
  • Sharp HealthCareChula Vista, CA · 3 postings$63.34/ hr$55–$77
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$58.05/ hr$46–$71

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$57.41High$76

30 Sonographer postings with published pay in California, 28 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 30 Sonographer roles

  1. MFM Sonographer lPermanent
    $45.53–$68.30/ hour
    Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA · posted today
  2. Ultrasound TechnicianPermanent
    $39.00–$54.45/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · National City, CA · posted today

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