Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Florida
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Florida earn a median of $39.06 per hour, about $81,240 a year, 9% below the U.S. median of $42.95. The middle half earn between $36.46 and $44.97 per hour. The highest median among Florida metro areas is in Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL, at $41.35 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $39.06median pay per hour
- $81,240median pay per year
- 6,560employed in Florida
- #35of 50 states by median pay
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Florida: percentiles
| Level | Florida per hour | Florida per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.03 | $64,540 | $31.13 |
| Lower quartile | $36.46 | $75,840 | $37.54 |
| Median | $39.06 | $81,240 | $42.95 |
| Upper quartile | $44.97 | $93,540 | $49.82 |
| Top 10% | $48.00 | $99,840 | $59.22 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay by metro area in Florida
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Florida median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $41.35 | $86,010 | 200 | 6% above | $40.40 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $40.59 | $84,430 | 2,110 | 4% above | $35.56 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $40.33 | $83,890 | 270 | 3% above | $39.38 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $39.80 | $82,790 | 140 | 2% above | $38.57 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $38.98 | $81,080 | 50 | in line with | $38.78 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $38.98 | $81,080 | 890 | in line with | $38.64 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $38.94 | $80,990 | 820 | in line with | $38.40 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $38.72 | $80,540 | 170 | 1% below | $39.86 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $38.60 | $80,300 | 240 | 1% below | $38.60 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $38.23 | $79,520 | 460 | 2% below | $38.43 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37.94 | $78,920 | 80 | 3% below | $37.85 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $37.93 | $78,890 | 60 | 3% below | $39.09 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $37.86 | $78,760 | 50 | 3% below | — |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $37.74 | $78,510 | 180 | 3% below | $37.98 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $36.98 | $76,930 | 140 | 5% below | $37.84 |
| Gainesville, FL | $36.46 | $75,830 | 160 | 7% below | $37.69 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $36.45 | $75,810 | 150 | 7% below | $38.81 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $35.61 | $74,070 | 40 | 9% below | $38.10 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL | $34.62 | $72,000 | 40 | 11% below | $35.58 |
| Ocala, FL | $34.50 | $71,770 | 90 | 12% below | $36.23 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $32.61 | $67,830 | 50 | 17% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in Florida
- 3roles with published pay
- $41.50median pay per hour
- $35–$51typical published range
- 2employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| RadNet | 2 | $41.50 |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $44.30 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 3 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Florida?
The median is $39.06 per hour, about $81,240 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $31.03 and the top 10% earn over $48.00 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Florida city pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Among Florida metro areas, Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL has the highest median at $41.35 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Florida rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
Florida ranks 35th of 50 states by median diagnostic medical sonographer pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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