Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for diagnostic medical sonographers in the U.S. is $96,590 ($46.44 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $96,590
- Mean annual wage
- $97,240
- Median hourly wage
- $46.44
- Employment
- 90,160
90,160 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,820 | $32.60 |
| 25th percentile | $80,430 | $38.67 |
| Median (50th) | $96,590 | $46.44 |
| 75th percentile | $106,930 | $51.41 |
| 90th percentile | $129,370 | $62.20 |
Highest-paying states for diagnostic medical sonographers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $128,530 | 10,110 |
| Hawaii | $124,430 | 210 |
| Washington | $121,340 | 2,190 |
| Oregon | $120,220 | 1,210 |
| District of Columbia | $112,020 | 160 |
| Colorado | $108,410 | 1,430 |
| Massachusetts | $107,480 | 2,190 |
| Alaska | $105,670 | 140 |
| Vermont | $104,100 | 140 |
| New York | $103,920 | 6,880 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $68,180 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $76,520 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $76,820 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $80,640 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $80,710 median annual wage
About this occupation
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
Typical tasks
- Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.
- Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.
- Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.
- Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.
- Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.
- Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 3.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.6% |
| Associate's degree | 32.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 38.2% |
| Master's degree | 9.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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