Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $39.77 an hour ($82,710 a year). About 2,980 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($96,590). Pennsylvania ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.87 | $68,370 |
| 25% of workers | $37.58 | $78,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $39.77 | $82,710 |
| 75% of workers | $46.31 | $96,310 |
| 90% of workers | $49.79 | $103,570 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $94,640 | 1,660 |
| Reading | $86,740 | 70 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $82,140 | 260 |
| York-Hanover | $81,700 | 100 |
| Lancaster | $80,530 | 130 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $79,330 | 230 |
| Pittsburgh | $78,740 | 490 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $77,680 | 120 |
| Erie | $76,510 | 60 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $46,720 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,050 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,680 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,160 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $58,090 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $91,120 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $94,570 |
| Cardiologists | $579,120 |
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