Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $45.99 an hour ($95,660 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($96,590). Virginia ranks 27th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.28 | $77,540 |
| 25% of workers | $39.67 | $82,510 |
| Half of workers (median) | $45.99 | $95,660 |
| 75% of workers | $49.53 | $103,010 |
| 90% of workers | $59.10 | $122,930 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $95,660 | 440 |
| Lynchburg | $95,130 | 60 |
| Charlottesville | $88,700 | 100 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $86,630 | 370 |
| Winchester | $83,470 | 40 |
| Roanoke | $83,140 | 110 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 | $80,670 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,340 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,060 |
| Surgical Technologists | $67,580 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $98,640 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
| Cardiologists | $461,450 |
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