Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary
The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay is $47.16 per hour, or about $98,093 a year, based on 285 postings with published pay from 50 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 285roles with published pay
- $47.16median pay per hour
- $35–$62typical published range
- 50employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40.17 | $83,554 |
| 25th percentile | $42.91 | $89,253 |
| Median | $47.16 | $98,093 |
| 75th percentile | $52.56 | $109,325 |
| 90th percentile | $64.09 | $133,307 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $42.95 per hour, about $89,340 a year, across 86,460 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $58.67 | $122,030 | 220 |
| California | $58.09 | $120,840 | 9,240 |
| Oregon | $52.03 | $108,230 | 1,160 |
| Washington | $51.62 | $107,360 | 2,060 |
| District of Columbia | $51.02 | $106,130 | 180 |
| Massachusetts | $50.06 | $104,130 | 2,120 |
| Alaska | $49.60 | $103,160 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $49.45 | $102,850 | 1,030 |
| New York | $49.00 | $101,930 | 7,080 |
| Vermont | $48.86 | $101,630 | 130 |
| Arizona | $48.61 | $101,100 | 1,790 |
| Minnesota | $48.61 | $101,100 | 1,510 |
| Wisconsin | $48.43 | $100,730 | 1,480 |
| New Hampshire | $48.13 | $100,110 | 330 |
| New Jersey | $48.05 | $99,940 | 3,160 |
| Rhode Island | $47.91 | $99,650 | 380 |
| Illinois | $47.03 | $97,810 | 3,500 |
| Idaho | $46.87 | $97,480 | 580 |
| Montana | $46.63 | $97,000 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $45.99 | $95,650 | 120 |
| Maryland | $45.73 | $95,120 | 1,800 |
| Nevada | $45.37 | $94,370 | 470 |
| Missouri | $43.96 | $91,440 | 1,500 |
| Utah | $43.82 | $91,140 | 660 |
| Virginia | $43.00 | $89,430 | 2,280 |
| Kansas | $42.39 | $88,170 | 740 |
| Delaware | $42.23 | $87,840 | 210 |
| Maine | $41.25 | $85,790 | 390 |
| Texas | $40.82 | $84,900 | 6,110 |
| Indiana | $40.58 | $84,410 | 1,180 |
| New Mexico | $40.46 | $84,150 | 300 |
| Iowa | $40.33 | $83,890 | 700 |
| North Dakota | $40.32 | $83,860 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $40.14 | $83,480 | 3,070 |
| Florida | $39.06 | $81,240 | 6,560 |
| Ohio | $38.92 | $80,950 | 3,010 |
| South Carolina | $38.70 | $80,490 | 1,270 |
| Oklahoma | $38.69 | $80,470 | 980 |
| Kentucky | $38.62 | $80,320 | 910 |
| Michigan | $38.60 | $80,300 | 3,090 |
| Georgia | $38.57 | $80,230 | 2,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $38.30 | $79,660 | 3,250 |
| Tennessee | $38.21 | $79,480 | 2,160 |
| Nebraska | $38.10 | $79,250 | 690 |
| Arkansas | $37.74 | $78,500 | 500 |
| Louisiana | $36.73 | $76,400 | 1,120 |
| South Dakota | $36.00 | $74,880 | 380 |
| Mississippi | $35.31 | $73,440 | 680 |
| West Virginia | $35.29 | $73,410 | 560 |
| Alabama | $31.89 | $66,340 | 1,190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $82.02 | $170,600 | 490 |
| Vallejo, CA | $79.34 | $165,020 | 110 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77.45 | $161,090 | 1,170 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $75.79 | $157,640 | 590 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $73.07 | $151,980 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $69.11 | $143,750 | 90 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $67.78 | $140,980 | 90 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $62.23 | $129,440 | 570 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $61.41 | $127,720 | 50 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $59.96 | $124,720 | 130 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 29 | $66.30 | $137,904 |
| Oregon | 4 | $59.42 | $123,594 |
| California | 30 | $57.41 | $119,413 |
| Arizona | 3 | $51.17 | $106,434 |
| Colorado | 10 | $50.45 | $104,926 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $50.17 | $104,354 |
| Virginia | 33 | $49.30 | $102,544 |
| Massachusetts | 52 | $48.51 | $100,901 |
| New York | 13 | $47.16 | $98,093 |
| Minnesota | 13 | $46.68 | $97,094 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $46.61 | $96,949 |
| Maine | 4 | $45.36 | $94,338 |
| Kentucky | 4 | $45.30 | $94,224 |
| Illinois | 25 | $44.90 | $93,392 |
| Georgia | 3 | $44.38 | $92,310 |
| Maryland | 3 | $44 | $91,520 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $43.19 | $89,835 |
| Florida | 3 | $41.50 | $86,320 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $41.33 | $85,966 |
| Nebraska | 10 | $41.09 | $85,457 |
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Children's Health | 1 | $83.12 | $172,890 |
| Montage Health | 1 | $76.48 | $159,078 |
| Seattle Children's | 5 | $73.71 | $153,317 |
| MarinHealth | 3 | $71.30 | $148,304 |
| MultiCare | 23 | $64.09 | $133,307 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 3 | $63.34 | $131,747 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 3 | $62.90 | $130,832 |
| Saint Charles Health System | 4 | $59.42 | $123,594 |
| Valley Children's Healthcare | 1 | $58.66 | $122,013 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 2 | $58.05 | $120,744 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 285 postings from 50 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make?
The median diagnostic medical sonographer pay across 285 postings with published pay is $47.16 per hour, about $98,093 a year. Half of the postings fall between $43 and $53 per hour.
Which states pay diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Washington ($66.30/hr), Oregon ($59.42/hr), California ($57.41/hr).
What do diagnostic medical sonographers get paid at other hospitals in Massachusetts?
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA$55.47/hr
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA$51.17/hr
- UMass Memorial Health CareWorcester, MA$47.89/hr
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- Baystate HealthGreenfield, MA · 5 postings$42.91/ hr$37–$60
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