How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in St. Louis?
$98,990a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $47.59 an hour or $8,249 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.59
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 279
- Jobs in the area
- 730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,320Median: $98,990Highest 10%: $107,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 25th | $81,300 | $39.09 | |
| Median | $98,990 | $47.59 | |
| 75th | $103,600 | $49.78 | |
| 90th | $107,300 | $51.60 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| Kansas City, MO | $100,500 |
| Columbia, MO | $88,540 |
| Joplin, MO | $81,990 |
| Springfield, MO | $81,490 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $47.59 ($98,990 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $98,990 against $96,590 nationally, 2% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $100,100, so St. Louis pays 1% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
81 of 279 metro areas with data.
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,300 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.