Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $91,500 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $43.99
10th percentile $72,720
90th percentile $104,790
Employed locally 320
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,720
    25th
    $81,820
    50th (median)
    $91,500
    75th
    $99,010
    90th
    $104,790

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 106% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $170,600
    Kingston, NY $105,580
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $104,000
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $98,560
    Glens Falls, NY $96,890
    Ithaca, NY $93,490

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,340
    Pharmacists$133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,200
    Nurse Practitioners$129,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Albany, NY is $43.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Albany, NY is 2.4% above 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 Albany?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $72,720 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,820.