May 2025 BLS data
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary by state
The national median diagnostic medical sonographer earns $96,590/year ($46.44/hr) — but state medians span $68,180 to $128,530. Where you work matters enormously.
All states, ranked by median pay
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $128,530 | $61.79 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $124,430 | $59.82 |
| 3 | Washington | $121,340 | $58.34 |
| 4 | Oregon | $120,220 | $57.80 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $112,020 | $53.86 |
| 6 | Colorado | $108,410 | $52.12 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $107,480 | $51.67 |
| 8 | Alaska | $105,670 | $50.81 |
| 9 | Vermont | $104,100 | $50.05 |
| 10 | New York | $103,920 | $49.96 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $103,760 | $49.89 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $103,230 | $49.63 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $103,150 | $49.59 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $102,850 | $49.45 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $102,090 | $49.08 |
| 16 | Montana | $101,000 | $48.56 |
| 17 | Illinois | $100,660 | $48.40 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $100,650 | $48.39 |
| 19 | Missouri | $100,130 | $48.14 |
| 20 | Utah | $100,100 | $48.13 |
| 21 | Arizona | $100,040 | $48.10 |
| 22 | Idaho | $99,920 | $48.04 |
| 23 | Maryland | $99,210 | $47.70 |
| 24 | Delaware | $98,530 | $47.37 |
| 25 | Kansas | $96,310 | $46.30 |
| 26 | Nevada | $95,980 | $46.15 |
| 27 | Virginia | $95,660 | $45.99 |
| 28 | Maine | $95,230 | $45.78 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $92,820 | $44.63 |
| 30 | Texas | $92,580 | $44.51 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $91,230 | $43.86 |
| 32 | New Mexico | $87,210 | $41.93 |
| 33 | Iowa | $86,480 | $41.58 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $86,010 | $41.35 |
| 35 | Indiana | $85,040 | $40.89 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $84,340 | $40.55 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $83,670 | $40.23 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $83,290 | $40.04 |
| 39 | Georgia | $83,250 | $40.02 |
| 40 | Florida | $82,940 | $39.88 |
| 41 | Ohio | $82,870 | $39.84 |
| 42 | Pennsylvania | $82,710 | $39.77 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $82,670 | $39.74 |
| 44 | Michigan | $82,490 | $39.66 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $81,500 | $39.18 |
| 46 | South Dakota | $80,820 | $38.85 |
| 47 | Louisiana | $80,710 | $38.80 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $80,640 | $38.77 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $76,820 | $36.93 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $76,520 | $36.79 |
| 51 | Alabama | $68,180 | $32.78 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. States without published estimates for this role are omitted.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make?
Nationally, the median diagnostic medical sonographer earns $96,590 per year ($46.44/hr), with most earning between $67,820 and $129,370 (May 2025 BLS data).
Which state pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
California leads with a median of $128,530 per year, followed by Hawaii ($124,430) and Washington ($121,340).
Do these numbers include overtime and differentials?
BLS wage estimates include base pay, incentive pay, and cost-of-living allowances, but exclude overtime premiums. Shift differentials and certification pay can push real take-home meaningfully above these figures.