Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Virginia
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Virginia earn a median of $43.00 per hour, about $89,430 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $42.95. The middle half earn between $38.02 and $48.97 per hour. The highest median among Virginia metro areas is in Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA, at $40.87 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $43.00median pay per hour
- $89,430median pay per year
- 2,280employed in Virginia
- #25of 50 states by median pay
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Virginia: percentiles
| Level | Virginia per hour | Virginia per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.00 | $62,400 | $31.13 |
| Lower quartile | $38.02 | $79,080 | $37.54 |
| Median | $43.00 | $89,430 | $42.95 |
| Upper quartile | $48.97 | $101,860 | $49.82 |
| Top 10% | $56.83 | $118,210 | $59.22 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay by metro area in Virginia
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Virginia median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $40.87 | $85,020 | 50 | 5% below | $44.08 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $39.81 | $82,810 | 40 | 7% below | $41.28 |
| Richmond, VA | $39.65 | $82,480 | 480 | 8% below | $40.52 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $38.83 | $80,760 | 400 | 10% below | $39.65 |
| Roanoke, VA | $38.73 | $80,560 | 150 | 10% below | $41.37 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $38.08 | $79,210 | 80 | 11% below | $42.61 |
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 Virginia
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $51.02 | $106,130 | 19% above Virginia |
| Kentucky | $38.62 | $80,320 | 10% below Virginia |
| Maryland | $45.73 | $95,120 | 6% above Virginia |
| North Carolina | $40.14 | $83,480 | 7% below Virginia |
| Tennessee | $38.21 | $79,480 | 11% below Virginia |
| West Virginia | $35.29 | $73,410 | 18% below Virginia |
What employers are posting in Virginia
- 33roles with published pay
- $49.30median pay per hour
- $34–$59typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Washington Healthcare | 12 | $49.30 |
| Carilion Clinic | 6 | $41.90 |
| VCU Health System | 6 | $41.35 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 5 | $50.72 |
| Valley Health | 4 | $44.12 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 33 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Virginia · Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary nationwide · Virginia state guide
Common questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Virginia?
The median is $43.00 per hour, about $89,430 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.00 and the top 10% earn over $56.83 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Virginia city pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Among Virginia metro areas, Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA has the highest median at $40.87 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Virginia rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
Virginia ranks 25th 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Sentara HealthcareChesapeake, VA · 5 postings$50.72/ hr$41–$63
- Mary Washington HealthcareVirginia · 12 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$62
- Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 4 postings$44.12/ hr$34–$56
- Carilion ClinicRoanoke, VA · 6 postings$41.90/ hr$34–$50
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33 Sonographer postings with published pay in Virginia, 22 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Registered Sonographer (Echo)- daysPermanent$33.52–$50.28/ hour
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