Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Grand Junction, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Junction, CO

Median annual salary $93,170 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.79
10th percentile $45,570
90th percentile $116,550
Employed locally 50
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,570
    25th
    $81,510
    50th (median)
    $93,170
    75th
    $102,380
    90th
    $116,550

    Grand Junction economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,485 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 130% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 30% 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
    Boulder, CO $110,600
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $110,570

    Related occupations in Grand Junction, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $212,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,910
    Dental Hygienists $94,840
    Physical Therapists $98,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Grand Junction?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Grand Junction, CO is $44.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.13 or more per hour.

    Is Grand Junction above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Grand Junction, CO is 4.3% 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 Grand Junction?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $45,570 per year in Grand Junction, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,510.