Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $102,290 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.18
10th percentile $47,990
90th percentile $127,800
Employed locally 70
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,990
    25th
    $65,460
    50th (median)
    $102,290
    75th
    $119,250
    90th
    $127,800

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 109% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 9% 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $151,980
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $125,670
    Hawaii $122,030
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $116,210
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $114,270
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $109,120

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,220
    Pharmacists$150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,270
    Dental Hygienists$122,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Olympia, WA is $49.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Olympia, WA is 14.5% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $47,990 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,460.