Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $57,760 -35.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.77
10th percentile $36,120
90th percentile $78,930
Employed locally 50
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,120
    25th
    $51,480
    50th (median)
    $57,760
    75th
    $63,140
    90th
    $78,930

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 102% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 2% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $143,750
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,420
    California $120,840
    Salem, OR $116,980

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Dothan, AL is $27.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Dothan, AL is 35.3% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $36,120 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,480.