Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $117,220 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.36
10th percentile $97,700
90th percentile $164,670
Employed locally 40
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,700
    25th
    $110,040
    50th (median)
    $117,220
    75th
    $134,400
    90th
    $164,670

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 180% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 80% 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
    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

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$126,880
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$71,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,720
    Nurse Practitioners$153,100
    Pharmacists$153,090
    Dental Hygienists$117,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Merced, CA is $56.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Merced, CA is 31.2% above 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $97,700 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,040.