Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $109,010 +22% vs national
Median hourly $52.41
10th percentile $90,180
90th percentile $134,710
Employed locally 60
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $90,180
    25th
    $103,540
    50th (median)
    $109,010
    75th
    $134,710
    90th
    $134,710

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 159% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 59% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Chico, CA is $52.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Chico, CA is 22% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $90,180 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,540.