Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $40.04 an hour ($83,290 a year). About 1,340 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($96,590). South Carolina ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.43 | $69,530 |
| 25% of workers | $37.20 | $77,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.04 | $83,290 |
| 75% of workers | $46.31 | $96,320 |
| 90% of workers | $49.30 | $102,540 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston-North Charleston | $88,080 | 210 |
| Florence | $85,900 | 80 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $84,530 | 320 |
| Columbia | $84,440 | 320 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $83,030 | 100 |
| Spartanburg | $82,400 | 90 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $69,600 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $44,840 |
| Surgical Technologists | $62,160 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $59,170 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $49,730 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $83,550 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,820 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $42,120 |
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