PermanentPosted today
Ultrasound Tech - Ultrasound
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$40.54–$52.89/ hour
New this week
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Downey, CA
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Downey area earn a median of $48.95 per hour, about $101,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $34.40 and $63.45. That ranks 47th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 118th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Downey and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Downey.
- $48.95median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $34–$63typical range per hour
- 3,470employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Ultrasound Tech
CommonSpirit Health · Long Beach, CA
$62.83–$75.29/ hour
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Ultrasound Tech - Per Diem - Varied Shifts - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$48.50–$48.50/ hour
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist
RadNet · Inglewood, CA
$25.00–$40.00/ hour
More open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Downey
1 more open role from employers in Downey. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 24 days ago
Vascular Sonographer, 12 Hour, Per Diem
PIH Health · Downey, CA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers near Downey
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $46.72 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $69.06 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $48.50 |
| RadNet | 1 | $32.50 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Downey, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.00 | $52,000 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.40 | $71,550 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.95 | $101,820 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.45 | $131,980 | 48% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $78.29 | $162,840 | 82% above U.S. median |
How Downey 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 Downey
- 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 Downey 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 Downey
| Item | Federal 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 Downey
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Downey, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey Downey, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Pih Health Downey Hospital Downey, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lac/Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Ctr Downey, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount, CA | 3 mi | $48.95/hr | 51,169 |
| Norwalk, CA | 3 mi | $48.95/hr | 98,230 |
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 Downey, 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 Downey 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 Downey?
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 Downey.
Do I need a California license to work in Downey 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 Downey?
The federal per diem benchmark in Downey 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 Downey?
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Your Sonographer pay reportDowney, 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
- MFM Sonographer lPermanent$45.53–$68.30/ hour
- Ultrasound TechnicianPermanent$39.00–$54.45/ hour
+ 28 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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