How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in California?
$128,500a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in California. That is $61.79 an hour or $10,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.79
- Vs. national median
- +33%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,890Median: $128,500Highest 10%: $177,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,890 | $30.24 | |
| 25th | $99,510 | $47.84 | |
| Median | $128,500 | $61.79 | |
| 75th | $160,600 | $77.20 | |
| 90th | $177,800 | $85.47 |
Cities in California
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 |
| San Diego, CA | $129,600 |
| Oxnard, CA | $125,800 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $125,100 |
| Chico, CA | $123,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $119,400 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $109,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,900 |
| Visalia, CA | $99,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 1. California | $128,500 |
| 2. Hawaii | $124,400 |
| 3. Washington | $121,300 |
| 4. Oregon | $120,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.79 ($128,500 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $128,500 against $96,590 nationally, 33% more.
Where does California rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $173,200 a year.
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.