PermanentPosted yesterday
MFM Ultrasound Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$45.00–$57.34/ hour
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Lowell, MA
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Lowell area earn a median of $50.28 per hour, about $104,590 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $48.41 and $59.31. That ranks 29th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 68th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 21 open roles with published pay are listed for Lowell and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Lowell.
- $50.28median pay per hour, Boston
- $48–$59typical range per hour
- 1,540employed in the metro area
- 21open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles near Lowell
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
Per diemPosted 10 days ago
Breast Imaging - Ultrasound Technologist, Per Diem
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$48.90–$62.03/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist I
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$47.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist I
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$47.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist I
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$47.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Lynn, MA
$45.00–$54.82/ hour
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) Sonographer
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$47.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 18 days ago
Ultrasound Tech (Ob/Gyn, Per Diem)(SEIU)
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$48.90–$62.03/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 19 days ago
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist - Per diem
Mass General Brigham · Haverhill, MA
$29.81–$47.79/ hour
PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist, OB/MFM
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$47.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Newton, MA
$45.00–$57.34/ hour
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist
Mass General Brigham · Chelsea, MA
$47.00–$60.29/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Lowell
2 more open roles from employers in Lowell. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted today
Vascular Ultrasound Technologist III - Full Time
Tufts Medicine · Lowell, MA
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PermanentPosted 2 days ago
MFM Ultrasound Technologist - 32hrs/week - Day Shift
Tufts Medicine · Lowell, MA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers near Lowell
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 15 | $51.17 |
| Boston Medical Center | 6 | $52.66 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Lowell, MA
The metro median is in line with the Massachusetts statewide median of $50.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $41.49 | $86,300 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.41 | $100,690 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Median | $50.28 | $104,590 | 17% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $59.31 | $123,360 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $63.68 | $132,450 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Lowell ranks
- 29th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 68th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 3 Massachusetts 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 Lowell
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $50.28 median hour buys what $46.44 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Lowell paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,810
- Per year: $90,504
- Per month: $7,542
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lowell
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Lowell
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lowell, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA | 9 mi | $50.28/hr | 89,332 |
| Nashua, NH | 11 mi | $48.57/hr | 91,851 |
| Haverhill, MA | 15 mi | $50.28/hr | 68,291 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Massachusetts · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts 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 Lowell, MA?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $50.28 per hour, about $104,590 a year. The middle half earn between $48.41 and $59.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lowell a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 68th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 29th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Lowell?
We list 21 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lowell.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lowell as a diagnostic medical sonographer?
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Lowell?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lowell 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.
Does Valorem Health place diagnostic medical sonographers in Lowell?
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Your Sonographer pay reportLowell, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$55.47/ hr$31–$73
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 17 postings$51.17/ hr$30–$60
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA · 22 postings$47.89/ hr$33–$69
- Baystate HealthGreenfield, MA · 5 postings$42.91/ hr$37–$60
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$48.51High$61
52 Sonographer postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 44 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 52 Sonographer roles
- Registered Ultrasound Technologist, 24 Hours, Mixed ShiftsPermanent$42.83–$60.88/ hour
- Ultrasound Technologist, Nashoba Valley, 24 hoursPermanent$35.94–$58.96/ hour
+ 50 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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