How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Baltimore?
$98,890a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $47.54 an hour or $8,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.54
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 82 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,940Median: $98,890Highest 10%: $107,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,940 | $38.91 | |
| 25th | $81,900 | $39.38 | |
| Median | $98,890 | $47.54 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.35 | |
| 90th | $107,100 | $51.49 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Washington, DC | $105,300 |
| Salisbury, MD | $98,230 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $94,640 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $86,480 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $47.54 ($98,890 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $98,890 against $96,590 nationally, 2% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $99,210, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
82 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,100 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.