Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $70,670 -20.9% vs national
Median hourly $33.98
10th percentile $51,780
90th percentile $90,960
Employed locally 220
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,780
    25th
    $59,320
    50th (median)
    $70,670
    75th
    $78,770
    90th
    $90,960

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 120% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 20% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,540
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $92,040
    Midland, TX $86,770
    Killeen-Temple, TX $85,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $85,300
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,130

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $49,790
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $66,160
    Pharmacists $131,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in El Paso, TX is $33.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.37 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in El Paso, TX is 20.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $51,780 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,320.