Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $81,600 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.23
10th percentile $61,860
90th percentile $101,400
Employed locally 60
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,860
    25th
    $72,840
    50th (median)
    $81,600
    75th
    $90,770
    90th
    $101,400

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 123% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 23% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,600
    Vallejo, CA $165,020
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,090
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $157,640
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $151,980
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $143,750

    Nearby metros — Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,540
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $92,040
    Midland, TX $86,770
    Killeen-Temple, TX $85,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $85,300
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,130

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,860
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,430
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Pharmacists $130,520
    Speech-Language Pathologists $79,230
    Physical Therapists $103,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Abilene, TX is $39.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.75 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Abilene, TX is 8.7% below the national median of $89,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Abilene?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $61,860 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,840.