Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $170,600 +91% vs national
Median hourly $82.02
10th percentile $95,690
90th percentile $205,770
Employed locally 490
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,690
    25th
    $141,700
    50th (median)
    $170,600
    75th
    $183,770
    90th
    $205,770

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 108% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $140,980

    Nearby metros — Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $140,980

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in San Jose, CA is $82.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in San Jose, CA is 91% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $95,690 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $141,700.