How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Atlanta?
$88,940a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $42.76 an hour or $7,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.76
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,520Median: $88,940Highest 10%: $108,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,520 | $33.42 | |
| 25th | $80,150 | $38.53 | |
| Median | $88,940 | $42.76 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.73 | |
| 90th | $108,300 | $52.05 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Gainesville, GA | $86,940 |
| Savannah, GA | $83,720 |
| Augusta, GA | $80,340 |
| Columbus, GA | $80,310 |
| Macon, GA | $79,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $78,670 |
| Athens, GA | $75,720 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $42.76 ($88,940 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $88,940 against $96,590 nationally, 8% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $83,250, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
121 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,300 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.