How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Portland?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $48.68 an hour or $8,438 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.68
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,250Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $133,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,250 | $38.10 | |
| 25th | $83,600 | $40.19 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.68 | |
| 75th | $107,600 | $51.72 | |
| 90th | $133,700 | $64.25 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Bangor, ME | $95,230 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $48.68 ($101,300 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $101,300 against $96,590 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $95,230, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
69 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,700 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.