Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in North Carolina
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$86,010$41.35 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$77,620 – $100,130Top 10%: $105,530+
Jobs2,9701.04× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,650 | $47.43 | 730 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $86,130 | $41.41 | 430 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $86,630 | $41.65 | 370 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $87,220 | $41.93 | 250 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,480 | $39.17 | 170 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $98,890 | $47.54 | 150 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,770 | $39.31 | 140 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,920 | $39.39 | 120 |
| Greenville, NC | $76,380 | $36.72 | 120 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $79,850 | $38.39 | 120 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $84,030 | $40.40 | 110 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $78,860 | $37.92 | 70 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $83,510 | $40.15 | 50 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $84,520 | $40.64 | 40 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $82,530 | $39.68 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
New Mexico · $87,210 Iowa · $86,480 Indiana · $85,040 North Dakota · $84,340 Oklahoma · $83,670 South Carolina · $83,290
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in North Carolina?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in North Carolina earned a median of $86,010 a year ($41.35 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $77,620 to $100,130.
Where in North Carolina do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Greensboro-High Point, NC at $98,890.
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.