Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $143,750 +60.9% vs national
Median hourly $69.11
10th percentile $80,960
90th percentile $189,780
Employed locally 90
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,960
    25th
    $107,690
    50th (median)
    $143,750
    75th
    $174,290
    90th
    $189,780

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 140% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 40% 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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $140,980

    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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $140,980

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Dental Hygienists $131,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Santa Rosa, CA is $69.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 60.9% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $80,960 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $107,690.