Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Lubbock, TX

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

Median annual salary $81,030 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly $38.96
10th percentile $64,470
90th percentile $96,650
Employed locally 110
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,470
    25th
    $73,770
    50th (median)
    $81,030
    75th
    $91,250
    90th
    $96,650

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 130% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 30% 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 Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$58,970
    Nurse Practitioners$119,990
    Pharmacists$140,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Lubbock, TX is $38.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Lubbock, TX is 9.3% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $64,470 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,770.