Ultrasound Technologist - 770
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Renton area earn a median of $55.87 per hour, about $116,210 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $47.62 and $63.67. That ranks 16th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 33rd of 248 once local prices are factored in. 19 open roles with published pay are listed for Renton and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Renton.
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MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
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MultiCare · Seattle, WA
MultiCare · Seattle, WA
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
Seattle Children's · Tacoma, WA
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
CommonSpirit Health · Tacoma, WA
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
MultiCare · Auburn, WA
Named employers near Renton, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay report| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MultiCare | 14 | $66.92 |
| Seattle Children's | 4 | $73.71 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $72.55 |
The metro median is 8% above the Washington statewide median of $51.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 1,090 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue 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% | $24.84 | $51,670 | 42% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $47.62 | $99,050 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Median | $55.87 | $116,210 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $63.67 | $132,430 | 48% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $72.31 | $150,400 | 68% above U.S. median |
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.
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.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $208 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,100 |
| 13-week assignment | $27,300 |
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).
CMS lists 1 hospital in Renton, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Medical Center Renton, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent, WA | 6 mi | $55.87/hr | 136,588 |
| Burien, WA | 7 mi | $55.87/hr | 52,046 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Washington · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Washington 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.
Renton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $55.87 per hour, about $116,210 a year. The middle half earn between $47.62 and $63.67 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 33rd of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.
We list 19 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Renton.
ARDMS or equivalent credential (RDMS, RDCS, RVT). Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
The federal per diem benchmark in Renton is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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