Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $44.51 an hour ($92,580 a year). About 6,960 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($96,590). Texas ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.94 | $64,360 |
| 25% of workers | $37.79 | $78,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.51 | $92,580 |
| 75% of workers | $48.41 | $100,700 |
| 90% of workers | $51.00 | $106,090 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Odessa | $104,280 | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $98,810 | 2,160 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $98,010 | 500 |
| Midland | $95,490 | 0 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $95,100 | 1,670 |
| Sherman-Denison | $84,740 | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $84,340 | 480 |
| Lubbock | $83,900 | 110 |
| Texarkana | $83,340 | 30 |
| Longview | $82,730 | 0 |
| Killeen-Temple | $82,470 | 150 |
| Tyler | $82,110 | 150 |
| El Paso | $81,020 | 150 |
| College Station-Bryan | $80,790 | 60 |
| Waco | $80,090 | 30 |
| Corpus Christi | $79,370 | 160 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $78,160 | 180 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $76,080 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $75,400 | 70 |
| Amarillo | $70,030 | 110 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $78,630 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,870 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,250 |
| Surgical Technologists | $65,220 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $53,000 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $96,780 |
| Surgical Assistants | $64,930 |
| Cardiologists | $410,150 |
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