Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers is $58.34 an hour ($121,340 a year). About 2,190 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($96,590). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for diagnostic medical sonographers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.73 | $61,840 |
| 25% of workers | $48.29 | $100,430 |
| Half of workers (median) | $58.34 | $121,340 |
| 75% of workers | $64.81 | $134,810 |
| 90% of workers | $75.41 | $156,860 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $129,960 | 1,190 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $121,340 | 50 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $111,300 | 70 |
| Bellingham | $110,240 | 60 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $107,760 | 40 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $107,340 | 70 |
| Yakima | $107,300 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $105,230 | 260 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $103,990 | 80 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $102,090 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $62,090 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $62,040 |
| Surgical Technologists | $77,270 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $83,790 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | $122,750 |
| Radiation Therapists | $125,880 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $58,900 |
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