WA · Yakima · Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Yakima, WA

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Yakima area earn a median of $47.71 per hour, about $99,240 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $47.25 and $49.78. That ranks 58th of 267 U.S. metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and 36th of 248 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Yakima. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yakima.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Yakima, WA

The metro median is 8% below the Washington statewide median of $51.62 per hour. Nationally the median is $42.95 per hour. BLS counts about 30 diagnostic medical sonographers employed in the Yakima metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$37.58$78,17013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$47.25$98,28010% above U.S. median
Median$47.71$99,24011% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$49.78$103,54016% above U.S. median
Top 10%$58.97$122,66037% above U.S. median

How Yakima ranks

  • 58th of 267 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 36th of 248 after adjusting for local prices
  • 6th of 7 Washington 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 Yakima

  • Overall prices in Yakima run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $47.71 median hour buys what $49.93 buys at the national price level, 16% above 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 Yakima paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,718
  • Per year: $85,878
  • Per month: $7,156
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Yakima

ItemFederal 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 Yakima

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Yakima Valley Memorial
Yakima, WA
Acute careNonprofit1 of 5No

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
Richland, WA63 mi$47.51/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA71 mi$47.51/hr86,728
Pasco, WA72 mi$47.51/hr81,724
Auburn, WA93 mi$55.87/hr85,513
Kent, WA96 mi$55.87/hr136,588
Federal Way, WA98 mi$55.87/hr100,252

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Washington · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Washington

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.

Washington state guide

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Common questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Yakima, WA?

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the Yakima metro area have a median pay of $47.71 per hour, about $99,240 a year. The middle half earn between $47.25 and $49.78 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Yakima a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers once cost of living is counted?

Yakima ranks 36th of 248 metro areas for diagnostic medical sonographer pay after adjusting for local prices, and 58th of 267 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring diagnostic medical sonographers in Yakima?

We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Yakima. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Yakima.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Yakima as a diagnostic medical sonographer?

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.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Yakima?

The federal per diem benchmark in Yakima 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 Yakima?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 23 postings$64.09/ hr$41–$91
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$69.06/ hr$58–$83

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2What they are offering now

Low$48Median$66.30High$89

29 Sonographer postings with published pay in Washington, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 29 Sonographer roles

  1. Vascular Ultrasound TechnologistPermanent
    $49.99–$82.61/ hour
    MultiCare · Olympia, WA · posted yesterday
  2. Ultrasound Technologist Registered (Weekend Shift) - Rockwood ClinicPermanent
    $41.06–$59.10/ hour
    MultiCare · Spokane, WA · posted 3 days ago

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