SOC 29-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers — Arizona
Arizona · 4 metro areas compared
At $100,040, median pay for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Arizona tracks the national median of $96,590 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $100,040, median pay for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Arizona tracks the national median of $96,590 closely. Pay ranges from under $74,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $127,510 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $83,690 to $108,610.
Employment stands at 2,070, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Arizona ranks number 21st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lake Havasu City records the highest median at $103,420. Of the 712 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 108th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,010 | −23.4% |
| 25th | $83,690 | −13.4% |
| Median (50th) | $100,040 | +3.6% |
| 75th | $108,610 | +12.4% |
| 90th | $127,510 | +32.0% |
| Mean | $99,050 | +2.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Havasu City | $103,420 | 30 | |
| 2 | Phoenix | $102,810 | 1,600 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $96,910 | 230 | |
| 4 | Prescott Valley | $95,220 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arizona sit close to the national average, so $100,040 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$100,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$99,345US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $100,040 a year, 3.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $74,010 to $127,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,070 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lake Havasu City, at $103,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Arizona?
The median annual wage is $100,040, or $48.10 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $96,590, so pay in Arizona is 3.6% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Arizona earns more than $127,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $74,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lake Havasu City, at $103,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,070 jobs in this occupation in Arizona. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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