CA · Dublin · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Dublin, CA

The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Dublin area is $77.45 per hour ($161,090 a year), with the typical range running from $58.57 to $85.40. That ranks 3rd of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 4th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 42 hospitals in the Dublin metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dublin.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Dublin, CA

The metro median is 33% above the California statewide median of $58.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,170 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.86).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$36.36$75,63015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$58.57$121,83036% above U.S. median
Median$77.45$161,09080% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$85.40$177,63099% above U.S. median
Top 10%$96.28$200,260124% above U.S. median

How Dublin ranks

  • 3rd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 4th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd 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 Dublin

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $77.45 median hour buys what $66.99 buys at the national price level, 56% 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$2,788
  • Per year: $139,410
  • Per month: $11,618

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Dublin

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$145
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,659
13-week assignment$21,567

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).

Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in California

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

PermanentPosted today

MFM Sonographer l

Kaweah Delta Health Care District · Visalia, CA

$45.53–$68.30/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R26_0000002396
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PermanentPosted today

Ultrasound Technician

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · National City, CA

$39.00–$54.45/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 285404
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Bakersfield, CA

$30.00–$40.00/ hour
  • RadNet Bakersfield (Kern-Radiology) Onsi
  • Req 22587
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Clovis, CA

$30.00–$40.00/ hour
  • RadNet Central California Onsite USD $30
  • Req 22802
New this week
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PermanentPosted today

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Victorville, CA

$29.00–$40.00/ hour
  • RadNet Victor Valley Onsite USD $29.00/p
  • Req 22854
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Hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area

CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, 18 of the 33 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novato Community Hospital
Novato, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sequoia Hospital
Redwood City, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Pleasanton, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alameda Hospital
Alameda, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp
Berkeley, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Concord, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
San Rafael, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Pleasanton, CA3 mi$77.45/hr75,664
San Ramon, CA4 mi$77.45/hr85,924

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.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Dublin

Dublin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Dublin, CA?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $77.45 per hour, about $161,090 a year. The middle half earn between $58.57 and $85.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 4th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 3rd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Dublin?

CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, led by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a California license to work in Dublin 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 Dublin?

The federal per diem benchmark in Dublin is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 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 Dublin?

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Your Sonographer pay reportDublin, 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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