The average salary for a diagnostic medical sonographer in the United States is $89,020, but the range typically falls between $75,640 and $100,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $42.8, with a range between $36.36 and $48.35.
There are approximately 82,780 people employed as a diagnostic medical sonographer in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of diagnostic medical sonographers.The state with the best pay for a diagnostic medical sonographer is California, with an average annual salary of $122,670, while Alabama has the lowest average annual salary of $65,020.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $63,680 | $30.61 |
| 25th Percentile | $75,640 | $36.36 |
| Median | $84,470 | $40.61 |
| 75th Percentile | $100,580 | $48.35 |
| 90th Percentile | $116,300 | $55.91 |
The salary of a diagnostic medical sonographer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a diagnostic medical sonographer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for diagnostic medical sonographers are California, Hawaii, Oregon, Colorado, Washington while the worst states are Alabama, West Virginia, South Dakota, Louisiana, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,770 | $65,020 | $84,570 |
| Alaska | $49,940 | $90,770 | $125,730 |
| Arizona | $73,810 | $94,650 | $112,960 |
| Arkansas | $59,990 | $73,840 | $89,710 |
| California | $76,440 | $122,670 | $170,030 |
| Colorado | $81,120 | $99,460 | $120,850 |
| Connecticut | $78,450 | $99,610 | $127,530 |
| Delaware | $71,700 | $88,380 | $104,800 |
| District of Columbia | $78,650 | $99,530 | $128,250 |
| Florida | $62,100 | $77,790 | $97,150 |
| Georgia | $57,950 | $78,080 | $99,680 |
| Hawaii | $94,430 | $111,690 | $126,050 |
| Idaho | $64,110 | $89,020 | $103,770 |
| Illinois | $67,810 | $90,690 | $112,820 |
| Indiana | $63,940 | $81,140 | $99,150 |
| Iowa | $65,690 | $80,870 | $98,130 |
| Kansas | $64,480 | $85,870 | $105,530 |
| Kentucky | $51,840 | $74,610 | $96,960 |
| Louisiana | $55,280 | $70,690 | $87,110 |
| Maine | $64,390 | $82,940 | $97,820 |
| Maryland | $76,090 | $89,490 | $106,280 |
| Massachusetts | $81,660 | $101,420 | $124,570 |
| Michigan | $60,890 | $74,770 | $86,670 |
| Minnesota | $81,530 | $96,630 | $106,960 |
| Mississippi | $46,000 | $68,150 | $82,180 |
| Missouri | $65,790 | $85,910 | $103,260 |
| Montana | $61,150 | $86,510 | $104,200 |
| Nebraska | $64,550 | $80,900 | $97,780 |
| Nevada | $72,800 | $91,000 | $107,640 |
| New Hampshire | $72,400 | $89,160 | $113,480 |
| New Jersey | $75,050 | $91,850 | $110,390 |
| New Mexico | $44,080 | $78,520 | $99,600 |
| New York | $73,920 | $94,180 | $112,200 |
| North Carolina | $63,630 | $81,390 | $99,950 |
| North Dakota | $65,540 | $80,380 | $95,510 |
| Ohio | $62,140 | $78,780 | $97,540 |
| Oklahoma | $64,130 | $78,800 | $95,220 |
| Oregon | $82,830 | $104,260 | $127,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,960 | $82,760 | $102,560 |
| Rhode Island | $79,500 | $98,890 | $117,550 |
| South Carolina | $63,620 | $77,660 | $92,250 |
| South Dakota | $46,430 | $68,190 | $83,360 |
| Tennessee | $54,560 | $74,070 | $95,700 |
| Texas | $61,650 | $81,200 | $99,630 |
| Utah | $75,570 | $92,610 | $112,960 |
| Vermont | $77,760 | $96,010 | $119,850 |
| Virginia | $64,550 | $86,120 | $108,060 |
| Washington | $46,620 | $94,480 | $129,820 |
| West Virginia | $56,330 | $70,730 | $86,400 |
| Wisconsin | $79,870 | $97,670 | $117,230 |
| Wyoming | $26,560 | $78,760 | $101,080 |
Even between cities, the salary of a diagnostic medical sonographer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for diagnostic medical sonographers is Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA with an average salary of $164,430.The city with the lowest average salary for diagnostic medical sonographers is Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL with an average salary of $54,540.
Areas with highest average salaries for diagnostic medical sonographers
Areas with lowest average salaries for diagnostic medical sonographers
The number of diagnostic medical sonographers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of diagnostic medical sonographers has increased by 8,860. On average, the number of diagnostic medical sonographers has been increasing by 3.0% each year. The salary of diagnostic medical sonographers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of diagnostic medical sonographers has increased by $11,230. On average, the salary of diagnostic medical sonographers has been increasing by 3.6% each year.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for diagnostic medical sonographers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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