Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $85,620 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $41.16
10th percentile $66,460
90th percentile $94,780
Employed locally 120
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,460
    25th
    $77,140
    50th (median)
    $85,620
    75th
    $94,780
    90th
    $94,780

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 127% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 27% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $85,300
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,130
    Waco, TX $82,230

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,790
    Nurse Practitioners$133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,430
    Pharmacists$134,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Killeen, TX is $41.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Killeen, TX is 4.2% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $66,460 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,140.