How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Dallas?
$98,810a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $47.50 an hour or $8,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.50
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 2,160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,350Median: $98,810Highest 10%: $116,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,350 | $38.63 | |
| 25th | $86,780 | $41.72 | |
| Median | $98,810 | $47.50 | |
| 75th | $102,800 | $49.40 | |
| 90th | $116,200 | $55.85 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Austin, TX | $98,010 |
| Midland, TX | $95,490 |
| Houston, TX | $95,100 |
| San Antonio, TX | $84,340 |
| Lubbock, TX | $83,900 |
| Longview, TX | $82,730 |
| Killeen, TX | $82,470 |
| Tyler, TX | $82,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $81,020 |
| College Station, TX | $80,790 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,370 |
| McAllen, TX | $78,160 |
| Beaumont, TX | $76,080 |
| Brownsville, TX | $75,400 |
| Amarillo, TX | $70,030 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $47.50 ($98,810 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $98,810 against $96,590 nationally, 2% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $92,580, so Dallas pays 7% more.
Where does Dallas rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
84 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,200 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.