Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $77,960 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $46,480
90th percentile $98,970
Employed locally 30
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,480
    25th
    $61,570
    50th (median)
    $77,960
    75th
    $79,810
    90th
    $98,970

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 140% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 40% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $127,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $113,470
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $110,780
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $110,570
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $107,940
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $106,940

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Physicians, All Other $387,450

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Las Cruces, NM is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.00 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 12.7% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $46,480 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,570.