Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in California
In California, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $61.79 an hour ($128,530 a year). About 10,110 people work in this job there.
That is 33% higher than the U.S. median ($96,590). California ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.24 | $62,890 |
| 25% of workers | $47.84 | $99,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $61.79 | $128,530 |
| 75% of workers | $77.20 | $160,580 |
| 90% of workers | $85.47 | $177,780 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $173,150 | 500 |
| Vallejo | $171,170 | 140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $163,220 | 610 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $161,570 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $160,270 | 1,300 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $142,150 | 40 |
| Modesto | $141,210 | 200 |
| Redding | $133,340 | 40 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $132,490 | 100 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $130,210 | 140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $129,630 | 720 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $125,750 | 140 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $125,090 | 40 |
| Chico | $123,880 | 80 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $119,430 | 3,550 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $108,990 | 180 |
| Fresno | $107,750 | 390 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $105,860 | 960 |
| Visalia | $99,010 | 90 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $60,390 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,130 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $121,260 |
| Surgical Technologists | $81,310 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $124,000 |
| Radiation Therapists | $166,450 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $162,380 |
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