Ultrasound Technician Salary (2026): How Much Do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Make?

National and state-by-state median wages · BLS OEWS data · Updated August 12, 2026

National Median$97,290
Per Hour$46.77
Total Jobs$90,170
Highest Paying StateCalifornia

Ultrasound Technician Salary by State (All 50 States + DC)

#StateMedian Annual Salaryvs. NationalJobs
1California$128,530▲ 32%$10,110
2Hawaii$124,430▲ 28%$210
3Washington$121,340▲ 25%$2,190
4Oregon$120,220▲ 24%$1,210
5District of Columbia$112,020▲ 15%$160
6Colorado$108,410▲ 11%$1,430
7Massachusetts$107,480▲ 10%$2,190
8Alaska$105,670▲ 9%$140
9Vermont$104,100▲ 7%$140
10New York$103,920▲ 7%$6,880
11New Hampshire$103,760▲ 7%$400
12Connecticut$103,230▲ 6%$990
13New Jersey$103,150▲ 6%$3,370
14Minnesota$102,850▲ 6%$1,710
15Wisconsin$102,090▲ 5%$1,530
16Montana$101,000▲ 4%$230
17Illinois$100,660▲ 3%$3,270
18Wyoming$100,650▲ 3%$90
19Missouri$100,130▲ 3%$1,930
20Utah$100,100▲ 3%$740
21Arizona$100,040▲ 3%$2,070
22Idaho$99,920▲ 3%$510
23Maryland$99,210▲ 2%$1,760
24Delaware$98,530▲ 1%$220
25Kansas$96,310▼ 1%$670
26Nevada$95,980▼ 1%$640
27Virginia$95,660▼ 2%$2,160
28Maine$95,230▼ 2%$380
29Rhode Island$92,820▼ 5%$380
30Texas$92,580▼ 5%$6,960
31Kentucky$91,230▼ 6%$940
32New Mexico$87,210▼ 10%$410
33Iowa$86,480▼ 11%$740
34North Carolina$86,010▼ 12%$2,970
35Indiana$85,040▼ 13%$1,380
36North Dakota$84,340▼ 13%$240
37Oklahoma$83,670▼ 14%$1,060
38South Carolina$83,290▼ 14%$1,340
39Georgia$83,250▼ 14%$2,700
40Florida$82,940▼ 15%$6,670
41Ohio$82,870▼ 15%$3,160
42Pennsylvania$82,710▼ 15%$2,980
43Nebraska$82,670▼ 15%$780
44Michigan$82,490▼ 15%$3,100
45Arkansas$81,500▼ 16%$640
46South Dakota$80,820▼ 17%$370
47Louisiana$80,710▼ 17%$1,150
48Tennessee$80,640▼ 17%$1,880
49West Virginia$76,820▼ 21%$780
50Mississippi$76,520▼ 21%$700
51Alabama$68,180▼ 30%$1,510

FAQ

How much does a Ultrasound Technician make?

The national median annual salary for diagnostic medical sonographers is $97,290, about $46.77 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

What state pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?

California tops the list at $128,530 per year.

What state pays diagnostic medical sonographers the least?

Alabama has the lowest median at $68,180.

How much does a Ultrasound Technician make per hour?

At the national median, diagnostic medical sonographers earn about $46.77 per hour (based on a 2,080-hour work year).

Where are the most diagnostic medical sonographers employed?

The table above shows total jobs per state; states with the largest numbers of diagnostic medical sonographers include California.