GA · Savannah · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Savannah, GA

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Savannah area earn a median of $37.91 per hour, about $78,850 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $33.74 and $38.87. That ranks 193rd of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 192nd of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Savannah. The free report below lists employers near Savannah and what they pay.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Savannah, GA

The metro median is 2% below the Georgia statewide median of $38.57 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 110 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Savannah metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.09$64,67028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$33.74$70,18021% below U.S. median
Median$37.91$78,85012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.87$80,8509% below U.S. median
Top 10%$42.08$87,5302% below U.S. median

How Savannah ranks

  • 193rd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 192nd of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Savannah

  • Overall prices in Savannah run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.91 median hour buys what $39.82 buys at the national price level, 7% 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$1,365
  • Per year: $68,238
  • Per month: $5,686

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

Travel assignment per diem in Savannah

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,624
13-week assignment$21,112

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 Savannah

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Savannah Health Services Llc Dba Memorial Health University Medical Center
Savannah, GA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5Yes
Coastal Harbor Treatment Center
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo
Georgia Regional Hosp Savannah
Savannah, GA
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedYes

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
Summerville, SC90 mi$40.05/hr52,625
North Charleston, SC91 mi$40.05/hr126,005
Charleston, SC91 mi$40.05/hr157,665
Mount Pleasant, SC95 mi$40.05/hr95,604
Goose Creek, SC97 mi$40.05/hr50,352
Augusta, GA106 mi$36.13/hr201,737

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Georgia · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

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.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Savannah

Savannah city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Savannah, GA?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Savannah metro area have a median pay of $37.91 per hour, about $78,850 a year. The middle half earn between $33.74 and $38.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Savannah ranks 192nd of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 193rd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Savannah?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Savannah, led by Candler Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Savannah 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 Savannah?

The federal per diem benchmark in Savannah is $152 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,624 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place diagnostic medical sonographers in Savannah?

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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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2What they are offering now

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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