Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $140,980 +57.8% vs national
Median hourly $67.78
10th percentile $101,050
90th percentile $163,480
Employed locally 90
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,050
    25th
    $120,320
    50th (median)
    $140,980
    75th
    $143,330
    90th
    $163,480

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 147% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 47% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Santa Maria, CA is $67.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.60 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Santa Maria, CA is 57.8% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $101,050 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,320.