Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $84,030 -5.9% vs national
Median hourly $40.40
10th percentile $69,630
90th percentile $102,460
Employed locally 170
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,630
    25th
    $79,840
    50th (median)
    $84,030
    75th
    $96,100
    90th
    $102,460

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 100% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 0% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $140,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,420
    California $120,840
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,470
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $110,570
    District of Columbia $106,130

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Des Moines, IA is $40.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.84 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.9% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $69,630 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,840.