How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.44 an hour or $8,049 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.44
- Average (mean)
- $97,240
- Jobs
- 90,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,820 | $32.61 | |
| 25th | $80,430 | $38.67 | |
| Median | $96,590 | $46.44 | |
| 75th | $106,900 | $51.41 | |
| 90th | $129,400 | $62.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $128,500 |
| Hawaii | $124,400 |
| Washington | $121,300 |
| Oregon | $120,200 |
| District of Columbia | $112,000 |
| Colorado | $108,400 |
| Massachusetts | $107,500 |
| Alaska | $105,700 |
| Vermont | $104,100 |
| New York | $103,900 |
| New Hampshire | $103,800 |
| Connecticut | $103,200 |
| New Jersey | $103,200 |
| Minnesota | $102,900 |
| Wisconsin | $102,100 |
| Montana | $101,000 |
| Illinois | $100,700 |
| Wyoming | $100,700 |
| Missouri | $100,100 |
| Utah | $100,100 |
| Arizona | $100,000 |
| Idaho | $99,920 |
| Maryland | $99,210 |
| Delaware | $98,530 |
| Kansas | $96,310 |
| Nevada | $95,980 |
| Virginia | $95,660 |
| Maine | $95,230 |
| Rhode Island | $92,820 |
| Texas | $92,580 |
| Kentucky | $91,230 |
| New Mexico | $87,210 |
| Iowa | $86,480 |
| North Carolina | $86,010 |
| Indiana | $85,040 |
| North Dakota | $84,340 |
| Oklahoma | $83,670 |
| South Carolina | $83,290 |
| Georgia | $83,250 |
| Florida | $82,940 |
| Ohio | $82,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,710 |
| Nebraska | $82,670 |
| Michigan | $82,490 |
| Arkansas | $81,500 |
| South Dakota | $80,820 |
| Louisiana | $80,710 |
| Tennessee | $80,640 |
| West Virginia | $76,820 |
| Mississippi | $76,520 |
| Alabama | $68,180 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $173,200 |
| Vallejo, CA | $171,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $163,200 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $161,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $160,300 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $142,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $141,200 |
| Redding, CA | $133,300 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $132,500 |
| Stockton, CA | $130,200 |
| Seattle, WA | $130,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $129,600 |
| Portland, OR | $128,400 |
| Salem, OR | $127,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $125,800 |
In other countries
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer belongs to the international group "Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians".
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- Medical Dosimetrist$147,500
- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Paramedic$60,600
- Dietetic Technician$37,640
- Pharmacy Technician$45,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.44 ($96,590 a year).
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make a month?
About $8,049 a month before tax, based on a median of $96,590 a year.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,820 or less a year ($32.61 an hour); the top 10% make $129,400 or more.
Which state pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
California, with a median of $128,500 a year, followed by Hawaii ($124,400) and Washington ($121,300).
Which city pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $173,200 a year.
How many diagnostic medical sonographers are there in the United States?
About 90,160 people work as diagnostic medical sonographers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.