FL · Sanford · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Sanford, FL

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Sanford area earn a median of $38.94 per hour, about $80,990 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.27 and $44.95. That ranks 152nd of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 214th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Sanford. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sanford.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Sanford, FL

The metro median is in line with the Florida statewide median of $39.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 820 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.76$63,98028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.27$77,52013% below U.S. median
Median$38.94$80,9909% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$44.95$93,5005% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.38$98,55010% above U.S. median

How Sanford ranks

  • 152nd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 214th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 19 Florida 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 Sanford

  • Overall prices in Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% above the U.S. average (index 123.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.94 median hour buys what $38.40 buys at the national price level, 11% below 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$1,402
  • Per year: $70,092
  • Per month: $5,841
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Sanford

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Florida

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

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Estero, FL

$35.00–$48.00/ hour
  • Radiology Regional Center, P.A Onsite US
  • Req 22579
New this week
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Ultrasound Technologist

RadNet · Lehigh Acres, FL

$35.00–$48.00/ hour
  • Radiology Regional Center, P.A Onsite US
  • Req 21690
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Hospitals in Sanford

CMS lists 1 hospital in Sanford, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, FL
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Deltona, FL9 mi$37.74/hr100,513
Apopka, FL17 mi$38.94/hr62,777
Ocoee, FL21 mi$38.94/hr51,269
Port Orange, FL27 mi$37.74/hr66,556
Daytona Beach, FL30 mi$37.74/hr86,015
Palm Coast, FL52 mi$37.74/hr106,729

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Florida · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Florida

ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Florida state guide

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Sanford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Sanford, FL?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area have a median pay of $38.94 per hour, about $80,990 a year. The middle half earn between $37.27 and $44.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford ranks 214th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 152nd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Sanford?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Sanford, led by Central Florida Lake Monroe Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Sanford as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Sanford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sanford is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Sonographer pay reportSanford, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • RadNetEstero, FL · 2 postings$41.50/ hr$35–$48
  • Florida Vein Center, Inc.Bradenton, FL · 1 wage offer$40.87/ hr$41–$41
  • American Care of Tampa, Inc.Winter Haven, FL · 1 wage offer$35.16/ hr$35–$35

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$41.50High$53

3 Sonographer postings with published pay in Florida, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Sonographer roles

  1. Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $35.00–$48.00/ hour
    RadNet · Estero, FL · posted 6 days ago
  2. Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $35.45–$53.15/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Jacksonville, FL · posted 14 days ago

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