Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $110,600 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly $53.17
10th percentile $96,560
90th percentile $131,990
Employed locally 140
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,560
    25th
    $96,560
    50th (median)
    $110,600
    75th
    $124,200
    90th
    $131,990

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 108% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 8% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,090
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $116,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,270
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $110,780
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $110,570
    Chico, CA $109,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Physical Therapists $98,780
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    Dental Hygienists $125,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Boulder, CO is $53.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Boulder, CO is 23.8% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $96,560 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,560.