Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $46.44 an hour ($96,590 a year). About 90,160 people work in this job there.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.60 | $67,820 |
| 25% of workers | $38.67 | $80,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.44 | $96,590 |
| 75% of workers | $51.41 | $106,930 |
| 90% of workers | $62.20 | $129,370 |
Best-paying states for diagnostic medical sonographers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $128,530 | 10,110 |
| Hawaii | $124,430 | 210 |
| Washington | $121,340 | 2,190 |
| Oregon | $120,220 | 1,210 |
| District of Columbia | $112,020 | 160 |
| Colorado | $108,410 | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $107,480 | 2,190 |
| Alaska | $105,670 | 140 |
| Vermont | $104,100 | 140 |
| New York | $103,920 | 6,880 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $68,180
- Arizona · $100,040
- Arkansas · $81,500
- California · $128,530
- Colorado · $108,410
- Connecticut · $103,230
- Florida · $82,940
- Georgia · $83,250
- Idaho · $99,920
- Illinois · $100,660
- Indiana · $85,040
- Iowa · $86,480
- Kansas · $96,310
- Kentucky · $91,230
- Louisiana · $80,710
- Maryland · $99,210
- Massachusetts · $107,480
- Michigan · $82,490
- Minnesota · $102,850
- Mississippi · $76,520
- Missouri · $100,130
- Nebraska · $82,670
- Nevada · $95,980
- New Jersey · $103,150
- New York · $103,920
- North Carolina · $86,010
- Ohio · $82,870
- Oklahoma · $83,670
- Oregon · $120,220
- Pennsylvania · $82,710
- South Carolina · $83,290
- Tennessee · $80,640
- Texas · $92,580
- Utah · $100,100
- Virginia · $95,660
- Washington · $121,340
- West Virginia · $76,820
- Wisconsin · $102,090
Education, experience and outlook for diagnostic medical sonographers
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +13.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 6,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $50,290 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,430 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $95,480 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
| Cardiologists | $496,010 |
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