NE · Grand Island · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Grand Island, NE

Pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Nebraska centers on $38.10 per hour, or about $79,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.78 and the upper quarter over $45.78. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island. That is 11% below the U.S. median of $42.95 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Grand Island.

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PermanentPosted 14 days ago

Clinic Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health · Grand Island, NE

$30.76–$45.76/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101408652176
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Grand Island, NE

Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 690 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in Nebraska.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.03$66,62025% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.78$76,50014% below U.S. median
Median$38.10$79,25011% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.78$95,2207% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.43$100,73013% above U.S. median

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 Grand Island

  • Overall prices in Grand Island run 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 61.7).

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 Grand Island paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,372
  • Per year: $68,580
  • Per month: $5,715

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

Travel assignment per diem in Grand Island

ItemFederal 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 Grand Island

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Grand Island, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health St. Francis
Grand Island, NE
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Grand Island Regional Medical Center
Grand Island, NE
Acute careNonprofit2 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
Lincoln, NE88 mi$38.10/hr300,619
Omaha, NE122 mi$38.38/hr489,265
Bellevue, NE127 mi$38.38/hr64,777
Council Bluffs, IA132 mi$38.38/hr62,665
Sioux City, IA149 mi$40.33/hr86,875
Manhattan, KS151 mi$42.39/hr54,700

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Nebraska · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nebraska

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

Nebraska taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Nebraska state guide

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Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Grand Island, NE?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Nebraska have a median pay of $38.10 per hour, about $79,250 a year. The middle half earn between $36.78 and $45.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Grand Island?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Grand Island. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Island.

Do I need a Nebraska license to work in Grand Island as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Island 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 Grand Island?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthPAPILLION, NE · 9 postings$40.17/ hr$31–$52
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$32Median$41.09High$52

10 Sonographer postings with published pay in Nebraska, 9 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 10 Sonographer roles

  1. CV Sonographer IIPermanent
    $34.69–$51.59/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Papillion, NE · posted 2 days ago
  2. SonographerPermanent
    $32.30–$48.05/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Papillion, NE · posted 2 days ago

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