Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Tennessee
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,640$38.77 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$72,320 – $94,390Top 10%: $101,830+
Jobs1,8800.99× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $89,710 | $43.13 | 500 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $82,930 | $39.87 | 390 |
| Knoxville, TN | $79,360 | $38.15 | 280 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $78,670 | $37.82 | 190 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $75,440 | $36.27 | 110 |
| Jackson, TN | $82,000 | $39.42 | 90 |
| Johnson City, TN | $78,970 | $37.97 | 90 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $76,110 | $36.59 | 70 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $79,310 | $38.13 | 50 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $75,050 | $36.08 | 50 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $78,650 | $37.81 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $82,710 Nebraska · $82,670 Michigan · $82,490 Arkansas · $81,500 South Dakota · $80,820 Louisiana · $80,710
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Tennessee?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Tennessee earned a median of $80,640 a year ($38.77 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $72,320 to $94,390.
Where in Tennessee do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $89,710.
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.