Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $82,230 -8% vs national
Median hourly $39.53
10th percentile $65,000
90th percentile $96,190
Employed locally 50
National median $89,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,000
    25th
    $73,840
    50th (median)
    $82,230
    75th
    $91,160
    90th
    $96,190

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary vs area income 129% Median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $92,540
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $92,040
    Midland, TX $86,770
    Killeen-Temple, TX $85,620
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $85,300
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,130

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,740
    Physicians, All Other$312,520
    Nurse Practitioners$123,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Waco, TX is $39.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Waco, TX is 8% below 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (10th percentile) earn around $65,000 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,840.