How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Houston?
$95,100a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $45.72 an hour or $7,925 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.72
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 1,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $71,350Median: $95,100Highest 10%: $106,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $71,350 | $34.30 | |
| 25th | $82,110 | $39.48 | |
| Median | $95,100 | $45.72 | |
| 75th | $100,600 | $48.37 | |
| 90th | $106,500 | $51.20 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Dallas, TX | $98,810 |
| Austin, TX | $98,010 |
| Midland, TX | $95,490 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $45.72 ($95,100 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $95,100 against $96,590 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $92,580, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
109 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $71,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,500 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.