PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Perinatal Sonographer- Antenatal Resource Center -
Advocate Health · Chicago, IL
$44.15–$66.25/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Elgin, IL
The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Elgin area is $48.28 per hour ($100,420 a year), with the typical range running from $41.53 to $52.11. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Elgin and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Elgin. The free report below lists employers near Elgin and what they pay.
- $48.28median pay per hour, Chicago
- $42–$52typical range per hour
- 2,450employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles near Elgin
Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
SONOGRAPHER ECHO
Advocate Health · Palos Heights, IL
$38.20–$57.30/ hour
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Ultrasound Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Aurora, IL
$37.62–$54.90/ hour
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Ultrasound Technologist
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$37.62–$54.90/ hour
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Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
$42.00–$42.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers near Elgin
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Health | 2 | $51.48 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $46.26 |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 1 | $42 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Elgin, IL
The metro median is 3% above the Illinois statewide median of $47.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 2,450 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $39.11 | $81,350 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $41.53 | $86,380 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Median | $48.28 | $100,420 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $52.11 | $108,390 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $58.00 | $120,640 | 35% above U.S. median |
How Elgin ranks
- 54th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 66th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Illinois 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 Elgin
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.28 median hour buys what $46.60 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Elgin paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,738
- Per year: $86,904
- Per month: $7,242
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Elgin
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $195 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,009 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,117 |
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 Elgin
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Elgin, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin Elgin, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Elgin Mental Health Center Elgin, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates, IL | 9 mi | $48.28/hr | 50,920 |
| Schaumburg, IL | 12 mi | $48.28/hr | 77,099 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Illinois · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Elgin city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Elgin, IL?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $48.28 per hour, about $100,420 a year. The middle half earn between $41.53 and $52.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Elgin a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 66th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 54th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Elgin?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Elgin.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Elgin as a diagnostic medical sonographer?
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Elgin?
The federal per diem benchmark in Elgin is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 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 Elgin?
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Your Sonographer pay reportElgin, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Advocate HealthPalos Heights, IL · 2 postings$51.48/ hr$38–$66
- OSF Healthcare SystemLoves Park, IL · 4 postings$46.86/ hr$39–$55
- MercyIllinois · 4 postings$46.61/ hr$36–$56
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationAurora, IL · 2 postings$46.26/ hr$38–$55
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$44.90High$55
25 Sonographer postings with published pay in Illinois, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 25 Sonographer roles
- Ultrasound Technologist, Full-TimePermanent$37.29–$55.94/ hour
- Perinatal Sonographer- Antenatal Resource Center -Permanent$44.15–$66.25/ hour
+ 23 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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