Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-2032.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $89,340
    per year
    Salary Range
    $65K – $123K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    86,460
    employed
    Job Growth
    +13.0%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Make?

    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn a median annual salary of $89,340 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $64,760 at the 10th percentile to $123,170 at the 90th percentile — a range of $58,410. The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $122,030.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$64,760
    25th percentile$78,080
    Median (50th)$89,340
    75th percentile$103,630
    90th percentile$123,170
    10th: $64,760Median: $89,34090th: $123,170
    Section 02

    Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Hawaiitop$122,030
    California$120,840
    Oregon$108,230
    Washington$107,360
    District of Columbia$106,130
    Colorado$104,810
    Massachusetts$104,130
    Alaska$103,160
    Connecticut$102,850
    New York$101,930
    Vermont$101,630
    Minnesota$101,100
    Arizona$101,100
    Wisconsin$100,730
    New Hampshire$100,110
    New Jersey$99,940
    Rhode Island$99,650
    Illinois$97,810
    Idaho$97,480
    Montana$97,000
    Wyoming$95,650
    Maryland$95,120
    Nevada$94,370
    Missouri$91,440
    Utah$91,140
    Virginia$89,430
    Kansas$88,170
    Delaware$87,840
    Maine$85,790
    Texas$84,900
    Indiana$84,410
    New Mexico$84,150
    Iowa$83,890
    North Dakota$83,860
    North Carolina$83,480
    Florida$81,240
    Ohio$80,950
    South Carolina$80,490
    Oklahoma$80,470
    Kentucky$80,320
    Michigan$80,300
    Georgia$80,230
    Pennsylvania$79,660
    Tennessee$79,480
    Nebraska$79,250
    Arkansas$78,500
    Louisiana$76,400
    South Dakota$74,880
    Mississippi$73,440
    West Virginia$73,410
    Alabama$66,340
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    Highest paying
    $170,600
    top metro salary
    Vallejo, CA
    $165,020
    $-5,580 vs highest
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    $161,090
    $-9,510 vs highest
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
    $157,640
    $-12,960 vs highest
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
    $129,440
    $-41,160 vs highest
    Stockton-Lodi, CA
    $124,720
    $-45,880 vs highest
    Modesto, CA
    $124,330
    $-46,270 vs highest
    Urban Honolulu, HI
    $122,030
    $-48,570 vs highest
    Section 04

    Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$64,760 – $78,080
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$89,340
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$103,630
    Senior (15+ yrs)$123,170+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA earn $170,600 — $81,260 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($103,630) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographerthis career$89,340
    Anesthesiologist Assistant$133,260
    Radiation Therapist$101,990
    Respiratory Therapist$80,450
    Anesthesiologist$239,200

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-2032.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.