How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Louisiana?
$80,710a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Louisiana. That is $38.80 an hour or $6,726 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.80
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,900Median: $80,710Highest 10%: $98,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,900 | $30.24 | |
| 25th | $71,940 | $34.59 | |
| Median | $80,710 | $38.80 | |
| 75th | $92,140 | $44.30 | |
| 90th | $98,500 | $47.36 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Monroe, LA | $84,920 |
| Slidell, LA | $82,600 |
| Alexandria, LA | $82,320 |
| New Orleans, LA | $82,070 |
| Lafayette, LA | $82,010 |
| Shreveport, LA | $81,550 |
| Houma, LA | $80,570 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,130 |
| Hammond, LA | $77,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 44. Michigan | $82,490 |
| 45. Arkansas | $81,500 |
| 46. South Dakota | $80,820 |
| 47. Louisiana | $80,710 |
| 48. Tennessee | $80,640 |
| 49. West Virginia | $76,820 |
| 50. Mississippi | $76,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $38.80 ($80,710 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $80,710 against $96,590 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
Louisiana ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Monroe, LA, with a median of $84,920 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.