CA · Roseville · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Roseville, CA

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Roseville area earn a median of $75.79 per hour, about $157,640 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $56.72 and $84.17. That ranks 4th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 3rd of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Roseville. The free report below lists employers near Roseville and what they pay.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Roseville, CA

The metro median is 30% above the California statewide median of $58.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 590 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.99).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$38.04$79,12011% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$56.72$117,98032% above U.S. median
Median$75.79$157,64076% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$84.17$175,07096% above U.S. median
Top 10%$92.32$192,030115% above U.S. median

How Roseville ranks

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

  • Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $75.79 median hour buys what $71.05 buys at the national price level, 65% 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$2,728
  • Per year: $136,422
  • Per month: $11,368

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Roseville

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$131
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,519
13-week assignment$19,747

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 Roseville 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 Roseville

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Roseville, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Roseville, 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
Rocklin, CA5 mi$75.79/hr75,129
Citrus Heights, CA5 mi$75.79/hr86,909
Yuba City, CA30 mi$58.09/hr69,148
Lodi, CA45 mi$59.96/hr68,642

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 Roseville, CA?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $75.79 per hour, about $157,640 a year. The middle half earn between $56.72 and $84.17 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 3rd of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Roseville?

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

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Roseville is $131 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,519 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Sonographer pay reportRoseville, 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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