TX · North Richland Hills · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in North Richland Hills, TX

The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the North Richland Hills area is $44.49 per hour ($92,540 a year), with the typical range running from $39.20 to $48.25. That ranks 79th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 116th of 248 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in North Richland Hills. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near North Richland Hills.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in North Richland Hills, TX

The metro median is 9% above the Texas statewide median of $40.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,540 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.74$72,26019% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.20$81,5409% below U.S. median
Median$44.49$92,5404% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.25$100,36012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$54.56$113,48027% above U.S. median

How North Richland Hills ranks

  • 79th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 116th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 19 Texas 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 North Richland Hills

  • Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $44.49 median hour buys what $43.16 buys at the national price level, in line with 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$1,602
  • Per year: $80,082
  • Per month: $6,674
  • Texas has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in North Richland Hills

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$181
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,827
13-week assignment$23,751

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 Texas

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in North Richland Hills as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX

$35.62–$52.99/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101907148384
New this week
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PermanentPosted 21 days ago

Sonographer

CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX

$30.10–$44.77/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101083593344
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Hospitals in North Richland Hills

CMS lists 1 hospital in North Richland Hills, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Medical City North Hills
North Richland Hills, TX
Acute careFor-profit2 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
Euless, TX8 mi$44.49/hr60,010
Fort Worth, TX9 mi$44.49/hr1,008,106

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License and tax basics in Texas

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

Texas 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.

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Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in North Richland Hills, TX?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $44.49 per hour, about $92,540 a year. The middle half earn between $39.20 and $48.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is North Richland Hills a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?

Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 116th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 79th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Where do diagnostic medical sonographers work in North Richland Hills?

CMS lists 1 hospital in North Richland Hills, led by Medical City North Hills. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Texas license to work in North Richland Hills as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in North Richland Hills is $181 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,827 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 North Richland Hills?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • CommonSpirit HealthHOUSTON, TX · 2 postings$40.87/ hr$30–$53
  • Jy Supplies And Services LLCPlano, TX · 1 wage offer$40.14/ hr$39–$41
  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99

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Low$30Median$37.44High$53

3 Sonographer postings with published pay in Texas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Sonographer roles

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    $35.62–$52.99/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX · posted 2 days ago
  2. SonographerPermanent
    $30.10–$44.77/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bryan, TX · posted 21 days ago

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