NC · Greenville · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Greenville, NC

The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Greenville area is $38.95 per hour ($81,010 a year), with the typical range running from $31.56 to $39.95. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Greenville. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Greenville. The free report below lists employers near Greenville and what they pay.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Greenville, NC

The metro median is 3% below the North Carolina statewide median of $40.14 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 100 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Greenville metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.25).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.61$63,67029% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.56$65,64027% below U.S. median
Median$38.95$81,0109% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.95$83,1007% below U.S. median
Top 10%$45.37$94,3706% above U.S. median

How Greenville ranks

  • 151st of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 97th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 11 North Carolina 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 Greenville

  • Overall prices in Greenville run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.95 median hour buys what $44.06 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 Greenville paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,402
  • Per year: $70,110
  • Per month: $5,842

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

Travel assignment per diem in Greenville

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 Greenville

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Greenville, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ecu Health Medical Center
Greenville, NC
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Walter B Jones Center Lakeside Psychiatric Hospita
Greenville, NC
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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
Rocky Mount, NC35 mi$37.51/hr54,541
Jacksonville, NC60 mi$40.14/hr70,840
Wake Forest, NC69 mi$39.96/hr56,764
Raleigh, NC73 mi$39.96/hr499,825
Cary, NC82 mi$39.96/hr182,659
Apex, NC85 mi$39.96/hr75,977

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in North Carolina · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Carolina

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

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

North Carolina state guide

Other healthcare roles in Greenville

Greenville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Greenville, NC?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Greenville metro area have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,010 a year. The middle half earn between $31.56 and $39.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Greenville a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?

Greenville ranks 97th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 151st of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Greenville?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Greenville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Greenville.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Greenville as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Greenville 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 Greenville?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • ECU HealthGreenville, NC · 2 postings$39.67/ hr$32–$48
  • Advocate HealthCharlotte, NC · 5 postings$42.00/ hr$33–$53
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99

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2What they are offering now

Low$33Median$41.33High$53

7 Sonographer postings with published pay in North Carolina, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 7 Sonographer roles

  1. Vascular Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $33.08–$48.22/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today
  2. Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $31.50–$45.91/ hour
    ECU Health · Greenville, NC · posted today

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