OR · Springfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Springfield, OR

Pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Springfield area centers on $52.24 per hour, or about $108,650 a year. The lower quarter earns under $49.08 and the upper quarter over $56.94. That ranks 23rd of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 27th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Springfield, OR

The metro median is in line with the Oregon statewide median of $52.03 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 80 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Eugene-Springfield metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.85).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.75$66,04026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$49.08$102,09014% above U.S. median
Median$52.24$108,65022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$56.94$118,44033% above U.S. median
Top 10%$61.80$128,54044% above U.S. median

How Springfield ranks

  • 23rd of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 27th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 5 Oregon 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 Springfield

  • Overall prices in Eugene-Springfield run 2% above the U.S. average (index 101.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 98.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $52.24 median hour buys what $51.43 buys at the national price level, 20% 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$1,881
  • Per year: $94,032
  • Per month: $7,836

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

Travel assignment per diem in Springfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$147
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,589
13-week assignment$20,657

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).

Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Oregon

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Springfield as they open.

PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Ultrasound Technologist

Saint Charles Health System · Madras, OR

$47.54–$71.30/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req R1022503
Top 25% pay
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Hospitals in Springfield

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sacred Heart Medical Center - Riverbend
Springfield, OR
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Eugene, OR7 mi$52.24/hr178,786
Corvallis, OR39 mi$52.03/hr61,993
Albany, OR40 mi$52.03/hr57,156
Salem, OR60 mi$56.24/hr180,406
Bend, OR83 mi$50.32/hr106,926
Tigard, OR95 mi$54.94/hr57,301

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Oregon · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

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

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

Oregon state guide

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Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Springfield, OR?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Eugene-Springfield metro area have a median pay of $52.24 per hour, about $108,650 a year. The middle half earn between $49.08 and $56.94 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Eugene-Springfield ranks 27th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Springfield?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Springfield, led by Mckenzie-Willamette Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Springfield as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield is $147 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,589 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 Springfield?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Saint Charles Health SystemMadras, OR · 4 postings$59.42/ hr$48–$71
  • 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$48Median$59.42High$71

4 Sonographer postings with published pay in Oregon, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Sonographer roles

  1. Northern Campus Sonographer (Relief)Permanent
    $47.54–$71.30/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Madras, OR · posted 22 days ago
  2. Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $47.54–$71.30/ hour
    Saint Charles Health System · Madras, OR · posted 29 days ago

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