PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Vascular Sonographer
Hospital Sisters Health System · O'Fallon, IL
$34.21–$51.31/ hour
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in St. Louis, MO
Pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the St. Louis area centers on $42.00 per hour, or about $87,350 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.92 and the upper quarter over $48.62. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis. That ranks 92nd of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 94th of 248 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Louis.
- $42.00median pay per hour, St. Louis
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 640employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Vascular Sonographer
Hospital Sisters Health System · O'Fallon, IL
$34.21–$51.31/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Vascular Sonographer
Hospital Sisters Health System · O'Fallon, IL
$34.21–$51.31/ hour
More open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in St. Louis
2 more open roles from employers in St. Louis. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Echo Sonographer
SSM Health · Saint Louis, MO
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Sonographer
SSM Health · Saint Louis, MO
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Get my free pay reportDiagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in St. Louis, MO
The metro median is 4% below the Missouri statewide median of $43.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 640 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the St. Louis metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.93 | $72,650 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.92 | $80,950 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.00 | $87,350 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.62 | $101,130 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.30 | $115,020 | 29% above U.S. median |
How St. Louis ranks
- 92nd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 94th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Missouri 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 St. Louis
- Overall prices in St. Louis run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 79.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $42.00 median hour buys what $44.17 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 St. Louis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,512
- Per year: $75,600
- Per month: $6,300
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Louis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Louis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 St. Louis
CMS lists 11 hospitals in St. Louis, 5 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center St. Louis, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Barnes Jewish Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christian Hospital Northeast Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health St Mary's Hospital - St Louis Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital South Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Ssm Health Saint Louis University Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Saint Louis, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital Saint Louis, MO | Children's | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florissant, MO | 12 mi | $42.00/hr | 51,290 |
| St. Charles, MO | 18 mi | $42.00/hr | 72,458 |
| Springfield, IL | 86 mi | $45.64/hr | 112,949 |
| Decatur, IL | 110 mi | $47.03/hr | 68,763 |
| Columbia, MO | 114 mi | $40.95/hr | 130,900 |
| Bloomington, IL | 144 mi | $41.68/hr | 79,232 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Missouri · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Missouri
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Missouri 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 St. Louis, MO?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the St. Louis metro area have a median pay of $42.00 per hour, about $87,350 a year. The middle half earn between $38.92 and $48.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Louis a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
St. Louis ranks 94th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 92nd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in St. Louis?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the St. Louis area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Louis.
Do I need a Missouri license to work in St. Louis as a diagnostic medical sonographer?
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Missouri requires for your role with the Missouri 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 St. Louis?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Louis is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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 St. Louis?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
- MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99
- CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$69.06/ hr$58–$83
- MultiCareTacoma, WA · 23 postings$64.09/ hr$41–$91
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285 Sonographer postings with published pay in the US, 219 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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