GA · Johns Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Johns Creek, GA

The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Johns Creek area is $41.97 per hour ($87,290 a year), with the typical range running from $37.74 to $46.51. That ranks 93rd of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 149th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Johns Creek.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Johns Creek, GA

The metro median is 9% above the Georgia statewide median of $38.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,360 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.82$66,19026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.74$78,50012% below U.S. median
Median$41.97$87,2902% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.51$96,7408% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.21$104,44017% above U.S. median

How Johns Creek ranks

  • 93rd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 149th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 9 Georgia 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 Johns Creek

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $41.97 median hour buys what $41.95 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,511
  • Per year: $75,546
  • Per month: $6,296

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Johns Creek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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 Georgia

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Hospitals in Johns Creek

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
Acute careFor-profit4 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
Alpharetta, GA5 mi$41.97/hr67,275
Roswell, GA8 mi$41.97/hr92,227
Athens, GA48 mi$31.91/hr128,691

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License and tax basics in Georgia

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

Georgia 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 Johns Creek, GA?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $41.97 per hour, about $87,290 a year. The middle half earn between $37.74 and $46.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 149th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 93rd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Johns Creek?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek, led by Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Johns Creek as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Johns Creek is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$54.72/ hr$55–$55
  • Advocate HealthMacon, GA · 3 postings$44.38/ hr$36–$53
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99

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Low$36Median$44.38High$53

3 Sonographer postings with published pay in Georgia, 3 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 tech FT - (varied days and shifts) Atrium Health NavicentPermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Georgia · posted 10 days ago
  2. Maternal Fetal Ultra sonographer - FT Atrium Health NavicentPermanent
    $35.50–$53.25/ hour
    Advocate Health · Macon, GA · posted 14 days ago

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