Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $80,330 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $63,960
90th percentile $96,160
Employed locally 60
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,960
    25th
    $76,120
    50th (median)
    $80,330
    75th
    $81,030
    90th
    $96,160

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 133% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 33% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,270
    Anchorage, AK $103,160
    Manchester-Nashua, NH $101,030
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $99,720
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $97,840

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Hickory, NC is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Hickory, NC is 10.1% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $63,960 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,120.