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Ultrasound Technologist - Breast Center
Glens Falls Hospital · Glens Falls, NY
$37.07–$55.61/ hour
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Utica, NY
Pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Utica area centers on $41.91 per hour, or about $87,170 a year. The lower quarter earns under $36.97 and the upper quarter over $45.47. That ranks 94th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 79th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Utica. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Utica.
- $41.91median pay per hour, Utica
- $37–$45typical range per hour
- 100employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Utica, NY
The metro median is 14% below the New York statewide median of $49.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 100 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Utica-Rome metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.46).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $36.00 | $74,880 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.97 | $76,900 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.91 | $87,170 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.47 | $94,580 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.38 | $98,550 | 10% above U.S. median |
How Utica ranks
- 94th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 79th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 8 New York 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 Utica
- Overall prices in Utica-Rome run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.91 median hour buys what $45.22 buys at the national price level, 5% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,509
- Per year: $75,438
- Per month: $6,286
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Utica-Rome metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Utica
| 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).
Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in New York
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Utica as they open.
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Ultrasound Technologist - OB/GYN | Maternal Fetal Medicine - Queens Medical Group
NewYork-Presbyterian · New York
$59.85–$71.51/ hour
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RadNet · New York, NY
$38.00–$60.00/ hour
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Per Diem Ultrasonographer- St. Peters Hospital
Trinity Health · New York
$40.45–$56.66/ hour
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Ultrasound Technologist
RadNet · Bronx, NY
$36.00–$55.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Utica
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wynn Hospital Utica, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center Utica, NY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, NY | 46 mi | $43.61/hr | 146,097 |
| Schenectady, NY | 69 mi | $43.99/hr | 69,495 |
| Albany, NY | 78 mi | $43.99/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 82 mi | $43.99/hr | 51,065 |
| Scranton, PA | 119 mi | $37.21/hr | 75,905 |
| Rochester, NY | 121 mi | $39.39/hr | 207,282 |
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License and tax basics in New York
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Utica, NY?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Utica-Rome metro area have a median pay of $41.91 per hour, about $87,170 a year. The middle half earn between $36.97 and $45.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Utica a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Utica-Rome ranks 79th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 94th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Utica?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Utica, led by Wynn Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New York license to work in Utica as a diagnostic medical sonographer?
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Utica?
The federal per diem benchmark in Utica 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.
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Your Sonographer pay reportUtica, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 3 postings$62.90/ hr$57–$72
- Trinity HealthRensselaer, NY · 2 postings$47.85/ hr$39–$57
- United Health ServicesJohnson City, NY · 3 postings$46.25/ hr$37–$56
- RadNetNew York, NY · 3 postings$45.50/ hr$27–$60
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$37Median$47.16High$64
13 Sonographer postings with published pay in New York, 12 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Sonographer roles
- Ultrasound Technologist - Breast CenterPermanent$37.07–$55.61/ hour
- Ultrasound Technologist - OB/GYN | Maternal Fetal Medicine - Queens Medical GroupPermanent$59.85–$71.51/ hour
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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