Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $127,720 +43% vs national
Median hourly $61.41
10th percentile $49,900
90th percentile $147,010
Employed locally 50
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,900
    25th
    $80,280
    50th (median)
    $127,720
    75th
    $131,420
    90th
    $147,010

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 137% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 37% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in San Luis Obispo, CA is $61.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 43% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $49,900 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,280.