PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist
Sentara Healthcare · Chesapeake, VA
$40.80–$60.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Portsmouth, VA
The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay in the Portsmouth area is $38.83 per hour ($80,760 a year), with the typical range running from $36.91 to $46.50. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Portsmouth and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portsmouth.
- $38.83median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $37–$46typical range per hour
- 400employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Sentara Healthcare · Norfolk, VA
$40.80–$60.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Sentara Healthcare · Suffolk, VA
$40.80–$60.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Sonographer II - Williamsburg Multi-Specialty Clinic - PRN
VCU Health System · Williamsburg, VA
$34.00–$48.70/ hour
More open Diagnostic Medical Sonographer roles in Portsmouth
1 more open role from employers in Portsmouth. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Ultrasound Technologist - Maryview Medical Center - PRN
Bon Secours Mercy Health · Portsmouth, VA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sentara Healthcare | 3 | $50.72 |
| VCU Health System | 1 | $41.35 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Portsmouth, VA
The metro median is 10% below the Virginia statewide median of $43.00 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 400 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.21 | $64,920 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.91 | $76,770 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.83 | $80,760 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.50 | $96,720 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.25 | $102,440 | 15% above U.S. median |
How Portsmouth ranks
- 156th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 196th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 6 Virginia 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 Portsmouth
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.83 median hour buys what $39.65 buys at the national price level, 8% 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 Portsmouth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,398
- Per year: $69,894
- Per month: $5,824
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Portsmouth
| Item | Federal 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 Portsmouth
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nmc Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA | Acute Care - Department of Defense | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 8 mi | $38.83/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | $38.83/hr | 254,997 |
| Richmond, VA | 77 mi | $39.65/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 101 mi | $37.51/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 104 mi | $38.95/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 135 mi | $39.96/hr | 56,764 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Virginia · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Virginia
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Portsmouth, VA?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $38.83 per hour, about $80,760 a year. The middle half earn between $36.91 and $46.50 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portsmouth a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 196th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 156th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Portsmouth?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portsmouth.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Portsmouth as a diagnostic medical sonographer?
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Portsmouth?
The federal per diem benchmark in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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Your Sonographer pay reportPortsmouth, VA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareChesapeake, VA · 5 postings$50.72/ hr$41–$63
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 12 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$62
- Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 4 postings$44.12/ hr$34–$56
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 6 postings$41.90/ hr$34–$50
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$49.30High$60
33 Sonographer postings with published pay in Virginia, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 33 Sonographer roles
- Registered Sonographer (Echo)- daysPermanent$33.52–$50.28/ hour
- Registered Sonographer- Vascular - daysPermanent$33.52–$50.28/ hour
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