Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Longview, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Longview, TX

Median annual salary $78,000 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.50
10th percentile $64,480
90th percentile $90,130
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,480
    25th
    $70,850
    50th (median)
    $78,000
    75th
    $90,130
    90th
    $90,130

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 120% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 20% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $85,300
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,130

    Related occupations in Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,290
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,870
    Nurse Practitioners $125,760
    Physicians, All Other $239,170
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $37,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Longview, TX is $37.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Longview, TX 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $64,480 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,850.