Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $85,300 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.01
10th percentile $63,460
90th percentile $105,780
Employed locally 1,620
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,460
    25th
    $79,710
    50th (median)
    $85,300
    75th
    $98,610
    90th
    $105,780

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 106% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 6% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,130
    Waco, TX $82,230

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Houston, TX is $41.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Houston, TX is 4.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $63,460 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,710.