How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Albuquerque?
$86,320a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $41.50 an hour or $7,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.50
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 139 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,660Median: $86,320Highest 10%: $107,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,660 | $34.45 | |
| 25th | $78,120 | $37.56 | |
| Median | $86,320 | $41.50 | |
| 75th | $104,700 | $50.32 | |
| 90th | $107,200 | $51.55 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $405,100 |
| Physician | $327,700 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Pediatrician | $214,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $185,200 |
| Optometrist | $165,800 |
| Surgeon | $160,000 |
| Pharmacist | $147,000 |
| Dentist | $141,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $41.50 ($86,320 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $86,320 against $96,590 nationally, 11% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $87,210, so Albuquerque pays 1% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
139 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,200 or more.
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.