How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in North Carolina?
$86,010a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in North Carolina. That is $41.35 an hour or $7,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.35
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,970
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,070Median: $86,010Highest 10%: $105,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,070 | $32.25 | |
| 25th | $77,620 | $37.32 | |
| Median | $86,010 | $41.35 | |
| 75th | $100,100 | $48.14 | |
| 90th | $105,500 | $50.74 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Greensboro, NC | $98,890 |
| Charlotte, NC | $98,650 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $87,220 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $86,630 |
| Raleigh, NC | $86,130 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $84,520 |
| Hickory, NC | $83,510 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $82,530 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,920 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,480 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $78,860 |
| Greenville, NC | $76,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 31. Kentucky | $91,230 |
| 32. New Mexico | $87,210 |
| 33. Iowa | $86,480 |
| 34. North Carolina | $86,010 |
| 35. Indiana | $85,040 |
| 36. North Dakota | $84,340 |
| 37. Oklahoma | $83,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $41.35 ($86,010 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $86,010 against $96,590 nationally, 11% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
North Carolina ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Greensboro-High Point, NC, with a median of $98,890 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.