Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $38.80 an hour ($80,710 a year). About 1,150 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($96,590). Louisiana ranks 47th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.24 | $62,900 |
| 25% of workers | $34.59 | $71,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.80 | $80,710 |
| 75% of workers | $44.30 | $92,140 |
| 90% of workers | $47.36 | $98,500 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $84,920 | 60 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $82,600 | 80 |
| Alexandria | $82,320 | 50 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $82,070 | 0 |
| Lafayette | $82,010 | 120 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $81,550 | 60 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $80,570 | 30 |
| Baton Rouge | $78,130 | 250 |
| Hammond | $77,430 | 50 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $34,040 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $39,730 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $63,680 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $50,050 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $77,510 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,410 |
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