Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in California
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$128,530$61.79 per hour
vs U.S.+33%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$99,510 – $160,580Top 10%: $177,780+
Jobs10,1100.96× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $119,430 | $57.42 | 3,550 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $160,270 | $77.05 | 1,300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $105,860 | $50.90 | 960 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $129,630 | $62.32 | 720 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $163,220 | $78.47 | 610 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $173,150 | $83.25 | 500 |
| Fresno, CA | $107,750 | $51.80 | 390 |
| Modesto, CA | $141,210 | $67.89 | 200 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $108,990 | $52.40 | 180 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $125,750 | $60.46 | 140 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $130,210 | $62.60 | 140 |
| Vallejo, CA | $171,170 | $82.30 | 140 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $132,490 | $63.70 | 100 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $161,570 | $77.68 | 90 |
| Visalia, CA | $99,010 | $47.60 | 90 |
| Chico, CA | $123,880 | $59.56 | 80 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $128,020 | $61.55 | 60 |
| Redding, CA | $133,340 | $64.11 | 40 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $125,090 | $60.14 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $142,150 | $68.34 | 40 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $128,690 | $61.87 | 40 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $129,920 | $62.46 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Hawaii · $124,430 Washington · $121,340 Oregon · $120,220 Colorado · $108,410 Massachusetts · $107,480 Alaska · $105,670
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in California?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California earned a median of $128,530 a year ($61.79 an hour) in May 2025, 33% more than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $99,510 to $160,580.
Where in California do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $173,150.
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.