Updated October 15, 2026

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in North Dakota

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in North Dakota earn a median of $40.32 per hour, about $83,860 a year, 6% below the U.S. median of $42.95. The middle half earn between $38.21 and $45.61 per hour. The highest median among North Dakota metro areas is in Fargo, ND-MN, at $40.32 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in North Dakota: percentiles

LevelNorth Dakota per hourNorth Dakota per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$34.82$72,430$31.13
Lower quartile$38.21$79,480$37.54
Median$40.32$83,860$42.95
Upper quartile$45.61$94,870$49.82
Top 10%$47.44$98,680$59.22

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay by metro area in North Dakota

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs North Dakota medianAfter cost of living
Fargo, ND-MN$40.32$83,860100in line with$44.37
Bismarck, ND$38.27$79,610505% below$42.04
Grand Forks, ND-MN$37.90$78,830306% below$43.73

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).

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in states next to North Dakota

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with North Dakota
Minnesota$48.61$101,10021% above North Dakota
Montana$46.63$97,00016% above North Dakota
South Dakota$36.00$74,88011% below North Dakota

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Common questions

How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in North Dakota?

The median is $40.32 per hour, about $83,860 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $34.82 and the top 10% earn over $47.44 (BLS, May 2024).

Which North Dakota city pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?

Among North Dakota metro areas, Fargo, ND-MN has the highest median at $40.32 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does North Dakota rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?

North Dakota ranks 33rd 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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  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 5 postings$73.71/ hr$56–$91
  • MarinHealthGreenbrae, CA · 3 postings$71.30/ hr$57–$99
  • CommonSpirit HealthOXNARD, CA · 5 postings$69.06/ hr$58–$83
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 23 postings$64.09/ hr$41–$91

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