How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Seattle?
$130,000a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $62.48 an hour or $10,830 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.48
- Vs. national median
- +35%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 1,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,930Median: $130,000Highest 10%: $162,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,930 | $29.29 | |
| 25th | $104,200 | $50.10 | |
| Median | $130,000 | $62.48 | |
| 75th | $138,500 | $66.57 | |
| 90th | $162,000 | $77.90 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Portland, OR | $128,400 |
| Bremerton, WA | $121,300 |
| Olympia, WA | $111,300 |
| Bellingham, WA | $110,200 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $107,300 |
| Yakima, WA | $107,300 |
| Spokane, WA | $105,200 |
| Kennewick, WA | $104,000 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $62.48 ($130,000 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $130,000 against $96,590 nationally, 35% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $121,300, so Seattle pays 7% more.
Where does Seattle rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
11 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $162,000 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.