Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $41.35 an hour ($86,010 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($96,590). North Carolina ranks 34th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.25 | $67,070 |
| 25% of workers | $37.32 | $77,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.35 | $86,010 |
| 75% of workers | $48.14 | $100,130 |
| 90% of workers | $50.74 | $105,530 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point | $98,890 | 150 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $98,650 | 730 |
| Winston-Salem | $87,220 | 250 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $86,130 | 430 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $84,520 | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $83,510 | 50 |
| Rocky Mount | $82,530 | 30 |
| Asheville | $81,920 | 120 |
| Wilmington | $81,480 | 170 |
| Fayetteville | $78,860 | 70 |
| Greenville | $76,380 | 120 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $74,450 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,480 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $47,080 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $85,120 |
| Radiation Therapists | $99,250 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
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