SOC 29-2032 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers — Racine
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI · 8 metro areas compared
In Racine, WI the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is $109,910 a year, which is 13.8% higher than the national figure of $96,590.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Racine, WI the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is $109,910 a year, which is 13.8% higher than the national figure of $96,590. Half of workers earn between $100,520 and $120,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $93,220 and the ninetieth at $120,130.
The area has 30 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.75 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oshkosh leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $105,540. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 22nd of 265 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,220 | −3.5% |
| 25th | $100,520 | +4.1% |
| Median (50th) | $109,910 | +13.8% |
| 75th | $120,130 | +24.4% |
| 90th | $120,130 | +24.4% |
| Mean | $108,840 | +12.7% |
Other metro areas in Wisconsin
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Racine run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $109,910 goes as far as $116,801 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$109,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,801US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $109,910 a year, 13.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $93,220 to $120,130 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Oshkosh, at $105,540.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Racine, WI?
The median annual wage is $109,910, or $52.84 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 Racine, WI is 13.8% 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 Racine, WI earns more than $120,130 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $93,220 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 Oshkosh, at $105,540 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Racine, WI. 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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