Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $84,130 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $40.45
10th percentile $62,620
90th percentile $103,450
Employed locally 450
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,620
    25th
    $74,410
    50th (median)
    $84,130
    75th
    $98,340
    90th
    $103,450

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 113% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 13% 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
    Waco, TX $82,230

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $87,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,740
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,770
    Physicians, All Other $296,910
    Medical Records Specialists $47,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in San Antonio, TX is $40.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in San Antonio, TX is 5.8% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $62,620 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,410.