PermanentPosted today
Ultrasound Technologist
RadNet · Victorville, CA
$29.00–$40.00/ hour
New this week
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Highland, CA
The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Highland area is $49.16 per hour ($102,250 a year), with the typical range running from $40.56 to $62.59. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Highland and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Highland metro area. The free report below lists employers near Highland and what they pay.
- $49.16median pay per hour, Riverside
- $41–$63typical range per hour
- 840employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted today
Ultrasound Technologist
RadNet · Murrieta, CA
$25.00–$35.00/ hour
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Ultrasound Tech
CommonSpirit Health · San Bernardino, CA
$58.09–$58.09/ hour
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Sonographer
San Antonio Regional Hospital · Upland, CA
$45.19–$63.59/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers near Highland
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| RadNet | 2 | $32.25 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $58.09 |
| San Antonio Regional Hospital | 1 | $54.39 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Highland, CA
The metro median is 15% below the California statewide median of $58.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 840 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.00 | $58,240 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.56 | $84,360 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Median | $49.16 | $102,250 | 14% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $62.59 | $130,190 | 46% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $71.00 | $147,680 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Highland ranks
- 43rd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 71st of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 19th 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 Highland
- Overall prices in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario run 6% above the U.S. average (index 106.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 29% above the U.S. average (index 129.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $49.16 median hour buys what $46.18 buys at the national price level, 8% 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.
Estimate your Highland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,770
- Per year: $88,488
- Per month: $7,374
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Highland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $124 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,470 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,110 |
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 the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area
CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, 4 of the 21 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chino Valley Medical Center Chino, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Riverside Riverside, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Moreno Valley Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temecula Valley Hospital Temecula, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Corona Regional Medical Center Corona, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Desert Valley Hospital Victorville, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital Fontana/Ontario Fontana, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Riverside, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverside University Health System-Medical Center Moreno Valley, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands, CA | 4 mi | $49.16/hr | 74,279 |
| San Bernardino, CA | 8 mi | $49.16/hr | 224,775 |
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 Highland, CA?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metro area have a median pay of $49.16 per hour, about $102,250 a year. The middle half earn between $40.56 and $62.59 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Highland a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario ranks 71st of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 43rd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Highland?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Highland.
Do I need a California license to work in Highland 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 Highland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Highland is $124 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Sonographer pay reportHighland, 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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