PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Sonographer
CommonSpirit Health · Houston, TX
$35.62–$52.99/ hour
New this week
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Sugar Land, TX
The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Sugar Land area is $41.01 per hour ($85,300 a year), with the typical range running from $38.32 to $47.41. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Sugar Land and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sugar Land. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Sugar Land.
- $41.01median pay per hour, Houston
- $38–$47typical range per hour
- 1,620employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles near Sugar Land
Roles in other cities of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area.
PermanentPosted 27 days ago
Breast Ultrasound Technologist
RadNet · Houston, TX
$30.00–$39.00/ hour
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $44.30 |
| RadNet | 1 | $34.50 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Sugar Land, TX
The metro median is in line with the Texas statewide median of $40.82 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,620 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.51 | $63,460 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.32 | $79,710 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.01 | $85,300 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $47.41 | $98,610 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $50.86 | $105,790 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Sugar Land ranks
- 104th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 160th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Sugar Land
- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $41.01 median hour buys what $41.58 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Sugar Land paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,476
- Per year: $73,818
- Per month: $6,152
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Sugar Land
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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 Sugar Land
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sugar Land, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Michaels Medical Hospital Llc Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp Sugar Land, TX | Acute care | Other | Not rated | Yes |
| Voyages Behavioral Health Of Sugar Land Sugar Land, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City, TX | 6 mi | $41.01/hr | 78,582 |
| Fulshear, TX | 17 mi | $41.01/hr | 54,629 |
| College Station, TX | 79 mi | $38.51/hr | 128,023 |
| Bryan, TX | 87 mi | $38.51/hr | 91,541 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Texas · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
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 Sugar Land, TX?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $41.01 per hour, about $85,300 a year. The middle half earn between $38.32 and $47.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sugar Land a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 160th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 104th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Sugar Land?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sugar Land.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sugar Land is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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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
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