Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Visalia, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Visalia, CA

Median annual salary $96,040 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $46.17
10th percentile $67,970
90th percentile $130,360
Employed locally 80
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,970
    25th
    $83,140
    50th (median)
    $96,040
    75th
    $125,230
    90th
    $130,360

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 138% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 38% 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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $120,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,290
    Nurse Practitioners $156,740
    Pharmacists $164,840
    Psychiatric Technicians $77,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Visalia, CA is $46.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.05 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries?

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Visalia, CA is 7.5% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $67,970 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,140.