SOC 29-2032 · May 2025 · United States
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers across the United States is $96,590 per year, measured over 90,160 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $128,530.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Pay for this occupation varies by 88.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $128,530 and Alabama pays $68,180.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,530 | 10,110 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $124,430 | 210 | |
| 3 | Washington | $121,340 | 2,190 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $120,220 | 1,210 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $112,020 | 160 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $108,410 | 1,430 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $107,480 | 2,190 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $105,670 | 140 | |
| 9 | Vermont | $104,100 | 140 | |
| 10 | New York | $103,920 | 6,880 |
States with the most Diagnostic Medical Sonographers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 10,110 | $128,530 | |
| 2 | Texas | 6,960 | $92,580 | |
| 3 | New York | 6,880 | $103,920 | |
| 4 | Florida | 6,670 | $82,940 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | 3,370 | $103,150 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 3,270 | $100,660 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 3,160 | $82,870 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 3,100 | $82,490 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 2,980 | $82,710 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 2,970 | $86,010 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $173,150 | 500 |
| 2 | Vallejo | $171,170 | 140 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $163,220 | 610 |
| 4 | Santa Rosa | $161,570 | 90 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $160,270 | 1,300 |
| 6 | Santa Cruz | $142,150 | 40 |
| 7 | Modesto | $141,210 | 200 |
| 8 | Redding | $133,340 | 40 |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $132,490 | 100 |
| 10 | Stockton | $130,210 | 140 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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