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Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · National City, CA
$39.00–$54.45/ hour
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Santee, CA
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Santee area earn a median of $62.23 per hour, about $129,440 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.27 and $72.68. That ranks 8th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 12th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Santee and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Santee.
- $62.23median pay per hour, San Diego
- $48–$73typical range per hour
- 570employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles near Santee
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Perinatal Sonographer - Maternal Fetal Medicine Frost Street - Day Shift - Part Time (0.6)
Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, CA
$59.61–$76.91/ hour
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Ultrasound Tech (Echo) - Non-Invasive Cardio - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Days - Part Time .6 FTE
Sharp HealthCare · Chula Vista, CA
$55.31–$71.36/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 2 | $65.80 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 1 | $46.73 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Santee, CA
The metro median is 7% above the California statewide median of $58.09 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 570 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.66).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.50 | $78,000 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.27 | $100,400 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Median | $62.23 | $129,440 | 45% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $72.68 | $151,170 | 69% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $77.72 | $161,660 | 81% above U.S. median |
How Santee ranks
- 8th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 12th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th 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 Santee
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $62.23 median hour buys what $55.62 buys at the national price level, 29% 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 Santee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,240
- Per year: $112,014
- Per month: $9,334
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Santee
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area, 10 of the 13 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va San Diego Healthcare System San Diego, CA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Diego San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - San Marcos San Marcos, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Memorial Hospital - Encinitas Encinitas, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center Chula Vista, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Coronado Hospital And Hlthcr Ctr Coronado, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | 4 mi | $62.23/hr | 103,291 |
| La Mesa, CA | 6 mi | $62.23/hr | 60,767 |
| Temecula, CA | 45 mi | $49.16/hr | 112,431 |
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 Santee, CA?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $62.23 per hour, about $129,440 a year. The middle half earn between $48.27 and $72.68 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Santee a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 12th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 8th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Santee?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Santee.
Do I need a California license to work in Santee 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 Santee?
The federal per diem benchmark in Santee is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Sonographer pay reportSantee, 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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