Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn a median $96,590 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$96,590
$46.44 per hour
Range
$67,820 – $129,370
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
90,160
across the U.S.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$76,781
per year · effective tax rate 20.5%
$6,398Monthly
$3,199Twice a month
$2,953Every 2 weeks
$36.91Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,420
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,989
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,401
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$76,781
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $67,820 | $32.61 | $56,541 |
| 25th percentile | $80,430 | $38.67 | $65,413 |
| Median (50th) | $96,590 | $46.44 | $76,781 |
| 75th percentile | $106,930 | $51.41 | $84,055 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $129,370 | $62.20 | $99,690 |
Best cities for diagnostic medical sonographers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $173,150 | $115,490 | $104,588 | 500 |
| 2 | Sacramento, CA | $163,220 | $109,755 | $102,892 | 610 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $160,270 | $108,052 | $93,460 | 1,300 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $129,960 | $100,094 | $90,067 | 1,190 |
| 5 | Portland, OR | $128,420 | $88,628 | $84,071 | 690 |
| 6 | Kansas City, MO | $100,450 | $75,713 | $81,814 | 660 |
| 7 | Milwaukee, WI | $105,490 | $78,832 | $81,323 | 530 |
| 8 | San Diego, CA | $129,630 | $90,357 | $80,757 | 720 |
| 9 | Austin, TX | $98,010 | $77,780 | $79,314 | 500 |
| 10 | St. Louis, MO | $98,990 | $74,754 | $78,616 | 730 |
| 11 | Charlotte, NC | $98,650 | $74,803 | $76,841 | 730 |
| 12 | Houston, TX | $95,100 | $75,733 | $76,786 | 1,670 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $108,410 | $81,035 | $76,605 | 750 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $102,810 | $78,795 | $76,266 | 1,600 |
| 15 | Dallas, TX | $98,810 | $78,343 | $75,995 | 2,160 |
| 16 | Nashville, TN | $89,710 | $71,941 | $74,676 | 500 |
| 17 | Los Angeles, CA | $119,430 | $84,419 | $74,335 | 3,550 |
| 18 | Boston, MA | $109,200 | $80,412 | $74,273 | 1,590 |
| 19 | Chicago, IL | $103,080 | $76,389 | $73,738 | 2,280 |
| 20 | Oklahoma City, OK | $86,080 | $66,059 | $73,068 | 530 |
| 21 | Richmond, VA | $95,660 | $71,440 | $73,004 | 440 |
| 22 | Minneapolis, MN | $103,570 | $76,172 | $72,668 | 1,060 |
| 23 | San Antonio, TX | $84,340 | $68,163 | $71,966 | 480 |
| 24 | Riverside, CA | $105,860 | $76,311 | $71,693 | 960 |
| 25 | Baltimore, MD | $98,890 | $74,065 | $70,885 | 910 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $173,150
- Sacramento, CA — $163,220
- San Francisco, CA — $160,270
- Seattle, WA — $129,960
- San Diego, CA — $129,630
- Portland, OR — $128,420
- Los Angeles, CA — $119,430
- Boston, MA — $109,200
- Denver, CO — $108,410
- New York, NY — $107,250
- Riverside, CA — $105,860
- Milwaukee, WI — $105,490
- Washington, DC — $105,290
- Minneapolis, MN — $103,570
- Chicago, IL — $103,080
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $128,530 | $89,722 | $62,890 – $177,780 | 10,110 |
| Hawaii | $124,430 | $88,387 | $83,900 – $135,660 | 210 |
| Washington | $121,340 | $94,193 | $61,840 – $156,860 | 2,190 |
| Oregon | $120,220 | $83,715 | $91,960 – $135,150 | 1,210 |
| District of Columbia | $112,020 | $81,083 | $93,590 – $135,280 | 160 |
| Colorado | $108,410 | $81,035 | $85,500 – $130,720 | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $107,480 | $79,288 | $89,190 – $133,480 | 2,190 |
| Alaska | $105,670 | $83,169 | $78,170 – $126,540 | 140 |
| Vermont | $104,100 | $77,654 | $80,190 – $134,080 | 140 |
| New York | $103,920 | $76,847 | $79,630 – $127,120 | 6,880 |
| New Hampshire | $103,760 | $81,825 | $82,110 – $134,220 | 400 |
| Connecticut | $103,230 | $77,350 | $77,790 – $129,480 | 990 |
| New Jersey | $103,150 | $77,015 | $80,090 – $134,550 | 3,370 |
| Minnesota | $102,850 | $75,715 | $84,020 – $120,220 | 1,710 |
| Wisconsin | $102,090 | $76,620 | $82,430 – $124,450 | 1,530 |
| Montana | $101,000 | $75,538 | $80,750 – $121,260 | 230 |
| Illinois | $100,660 | $74,806 | $78,350 – $122,680 | 3,270 |
| Wyoming | $100,650 | $79,637 | $80,390 – $136,830 | 90 |
| Missouri | $100,130 | $75,503 | $76,820 – $106,090 | 1,930 |
| Utah | $100,100 | $75,712 | $70,030 – $124,760 | 740 |
| Arizona | $100,040 | $76,916 | $74,010 – $127,510 | 2,070 |
| Idaho | $99,920 | $74,936 | $79,290 – $117,100 | 510 |
| Maryland | $99,210 | $74,275 | $80,940 – $118,520 | 1,760 |
| Delaware | $98,530 | $72,984 | $83,240 – $115,800 | 220 |
| Kansas | $96,310 | $72,010 | $72,420 – $112,520 | 670 |
| Nevada | $95,980 | $76,352 | $74,960 – $133,250 | 640 |
| Virginia | $95,660 | $71,440 | $77,540 – $122,930 | 2,160 |
| Maine | $95,230 | $70,511 | $78,330 – $125,130 | 380 |
| Rhode Island | $92,820 | $71,265 | $83,690 – $129,690 | 380 |
| Texas | $92,580 | $73,960 | $64,360 – $106,090 | 6,960 |
| Kentucky | $91,230 | $69,935 | $62,440 – $115,390 | 940 |
| New Mexico | $87,210 | $67,240 | $65,250 – $108,030 | 410 |
| Iowa | $86,480 | $67,034 | $72,480 – $101,970 | 740 |
| North Carolina | $86,010 | $66,415 | $67,070 – $105,530 | 2,970 |
| Indiana | $85,040 | $66,176 | $62,850 – $103,320 | 1,380 |
| North Dakota | $84,340 | $67,778 | $66,890 – $102,570 | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $83,670 | $64,472 | $64,610 – $102,570 | 1,060 |
| South Carolina | $83,290 | $63,584 | $69,530 – $102,540 | 1,340 |
| Georgia | $83,250 | $63,699 | $62,120 – $104,930 | 2,700 |
| Florida | $82,940 | $67,178 | $66,230 – $103,570 | 6,670 |
| Ohio | $82,870 | $65,632 | $65,480 – $101,190 | 3,160 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,710 | $64,477 | $68,370 – $103,570 | 2,980 |
| Nebraska | $82,670 | $64,106 | $64,590 – $105,320 | 780 |
| Michigan | $82,490 | $63,607 | $66,960 – $96,360 | 3,100 |
| Arkansas | $81,500 | $63,199 | $64,280 – $102,190 | 640 |
| South Dakota | $80,820 | $65,687 | $51,100 – $98,090 | 370 |
| Louisiana | $80,710 | $63,574 | $62,900 – $98,500 | 1,150 |
| Tennessee | $80,640 | $65,560 | $62,220 – $101,830 | 1,880 |
| West Virginia | $76,820 | $60,105 | $64,750 – $99,060 | 780 |
| Mississippi | $76,520 | $60,333 | $59,660 – $92,340 | 700 |
| Alabama | $68,180 | $53,651 | $51,700 – $83,220 | 1,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make?
The national median salary for diagnostic medical sonographers is $96,590 a year ($46.44 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,820 and the top 10% earn over $129,370. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $128,530. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many diagnostic medical sonographers are there in the U.S.?
About 90,160 people work as diagnostic medical sonographers nationwide.
All 42 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC