Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Alabama
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Alabama and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$68,180$32.78 per hour
vs U.S.−29%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$61,760 – $78,320Top 10%: $83,220+
Jobs1,5101.23× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Alabama cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $69,890 | $33.60 | 450 |
| Mobile, AL | $68,090 | $32.74 | 220 |
| Huntsville, AL | $68,100 | $32.74 | 150 |
| Montgomery, AL | $68,180 | $32.78 | 120 |
| Columbus, GA-AL | $80,310 | $38.61 | 90 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $69,040 | $33.19 | 80 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $64,900 | $31.20 | 80 |
| Dothan, AL | $62,620 | $30.11 | 70 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $66,270 | $31.86 | 60 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $68,030 | $32.71 | 50 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $67,870 | $32.63 | 40 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $62,440 | $30.02 | 40 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $61,660 | $29.64 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Alabama
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Arkansas · $81,500 South Dakota · $80,820 Louisiana · $80,710 Tennessee · $80,640 West Virginia · $76,820 Mississippi · $76,520
Other healthcare salaries in Alabama
Registered Nurses · $77,080 Nursing Assistants · $34,140 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,840 Medical Assistants · $36,100 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,030 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,440 Nurse Practitioners · $105,750 Pharmacists · $134,630 Physicians, All Other · $272,610 Dental Assistants · $39,080 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $60,700
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Alabama?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama earned a median of $68,180 a year ($32.78 an hour) in May 2025, 29% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $61,760 to $78,320.
Where in Alabama do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Alabama, pay was highest in Columbus, GA-AL at $80,310.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.