Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Louisiana
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,710$38.80 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$71,940 – $92,140Top 10%: $98,500+
Jobs1,1501.03× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,130 | $37.56 | 250 |
| Lafayette, LA | $82,010 | $39.43 | 120 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $82,600 | $39.71 | 80 |
| Monroe, LA | $84,920 | $40.83 | 60 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $81,550 | $39.21 | 60 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $73,160 | $35.18 | 60 |
| Alexandria, LA | $82,320 | $39.58 | 50 |
| Hammond, LA | $77,430 | $37.23 | 50 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $75,360 | $36.23 | 40 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $80,570 | $38.74 | 30 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $82,070 | $39.46 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $82,710 Nebraska · $82,670 Michigan · $82,490 Arkansas · $81,500 South Dakota · $80,820 Tennessee · $80,640
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Louisiana?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Louisiana earned a median of $80,710 a year ($38.80 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $71,940 to $92,140.
Where in Louisiana do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Monroe, LA at $84,920.
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.