Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Pennsylvania
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$82,710$39.77 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$78,170 – $96,310Top 10%: $103,570+
Jobs2,9800.85× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Pennsylvania cities
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 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $78,740 | $37.86 | 490 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $82,140 | $39.49 | 260 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $79,330 | $38.14 | 230 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $80,950 | $38.92 | 160 |
| Lancaster, PA | $80,530 | $38.72 | 130 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $77,680 | $37.35 | 120 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $81,700 | $39.28 | 100 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $76,330 | $36.70 | 80 |
| Reading, PA | $86,740 | $41.70 | 70 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $79,280 | $38.12 | 70 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $78,730 | $37.85 | 70 |
| Erie, PA | $76,510 | $36.78 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
South Carolina · $83,290 Georgia · $83,250 Florida · $82,940 Ohio · $82,870 Nebraska · $82,670 Michigan · $82,490
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Pennsylvania?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Pennsylvania earned a median of $82,710 a year ($39.77 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $78,170 to $96,310.
Where in Pennsylvania do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $94,640.
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.