PermanentPosted today
Vascular Sonographer - Days - $10k sign on
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, TN
Pay range with your report
New this week
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Nashville, TN
Pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Nashville area centers on $39.83 per hour, or about $82,850 a year. The lower quarter earns under $33.86 and the upper quarter over $47.22. That ranks 128th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 165th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 10 hospitals in Nashville. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashville.
- $39.83median pay per hour, Nashville
- $34–$47typical range per hour
- 580employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
More open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Nashville
3 more open roles from employers in Nashville. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 21 days ago
PRN Sonographer | Outpatient | Flexible Schedule | Nashville, TN
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, TN
Pay range with your report
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Diagnostic Sonographer - Part Time Weekends - Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville, TN
Pay range with your report
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Nashville, TN
The metro median is 4% above the Tennessee statewide median of $38.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 580 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.01 | $54,100 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $33.86 | $70,430 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.83 | $82,850 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.22 | $98,220 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.43 | $104,890 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Nashville ranks
- 128th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 165th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Tennessee 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.
Get the Nashville Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay report
Named employers near Nashville, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWhat your pay buys in Nashville
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.83 median hour buys what $41.34 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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 Nashville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,434
- Per year: $71,694
- Per month: $5,974
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Nashville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $222 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,156 |
| 13-week assignment | $28,028 |
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 Nashville
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Nashville, 5 of the 7 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Metro Nashville General Hospital Nashville, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Centennial Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Southern Hills Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System Nashville, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Nashville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tristar Skyline Medical Center Nashville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Thomas Hospital For Spinal Surgery Nashville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Ascension Saint Thomas Behavioral Health Hospital Nashville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Middle Tn Mental Health Institute Nashville, TN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendersonville, TN | 14 mi | $39.83/hr | 63,947 |
| Franklin, TN | 18 mi | $39.83/hr | 89,142 |
| Clarksville, TN | 41 mi | $37.56/hr | 185,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 59 mi | $36.99/hr | 79,076 |
| Madison, AL | 101 mi | $31.62/hr | 64,029 |
| Huntsville, AL | 102 mi | $31.62/hr | 230,402 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Tennessee · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Tennessee
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
Other healthcare roles in Nashville
Nashville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Nashville, TN?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $39.83 per hour, about $82,850 a year. The middle half earn between $33.86 and $47.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Nashville a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 165th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 128th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in Nashville?
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Nashville, led by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Nashville as a diagnostic medical sonographer?
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Nashville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Nashville is $222 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,156 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 Nashville?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Nashville and across Tennessee. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Nashville.
Free for every candidate
What do employers near Nashville pay diagnostic medical sonographers? Get the report.
Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.
- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.
- 2What they are offering now
The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.
- 3Roles open for you right now
Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.
Get your free pay report
70+ Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Tennessee, sent free by email
Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]
Your Sonographer pay reportTop-paying hospitals shown · your Tennessee list by name comes with the full report
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
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Tennessee list
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$47.16High$63
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.
3Open Sonographer roles
Open Sonographer roles near Nashville, TN, each with pay, shift and start date, arrive with your report.
I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.