What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $94,640 | $45.50 | 1,660 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,290 | $50.62 | 1,550 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $98,890 | $47.54 | 910 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $86,480 | $41.58 | 70 |
| Salisbury, MD | $98,230 | $47.23 | 50 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $94,270 | $45.32 | 50 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $97,530 | $46.89 | 30 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Maryland earned a median of $99,210 a year ($47.70 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $84,680 to $105,290.
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $105,290.
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.