Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Texas
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,580$44.51 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$78,610 – $100,700Top 10%: $106,090+
Jobs6,9600.85× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $98,810 | $47.51 | 2,160 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $95,100 | $45.72 | 1,670 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $98,010 | $47.12 | 500 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $84,340 | $40.55 | 480 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $78,160 | $37.58 | 180 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $79,370 | $38.16 | 160 |
| El Paso, TX | $81,020 | $38.95 | 150 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $82,470 | $39.65 | 150 |
| Tyler, TX | $82,110 | $39.48 | 150 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $84,330 | $40.54 | 120 |
| Amarillo, TX | $70,030 | $33.67 | 110 |
| Lubbock, TX | $83,900 | $40.34 | 110 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $81,700 | $39.28 | 90 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $76,080 | $36.58 | 80 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $75,400 | $36.25 | 70 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $71,690 | $34.47 | 70 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $80,790 | $38.84 | 60 |
| Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $87,640 | $42.14 | 60 |
| Sherman-Denison, TX | $84,740 | $40.74 | 40 |
| Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,000 | $37.50 | 40 |
| Odessa, TX | $104,280 | $50.14 | 30 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $83,340 | $40.07 | 30 |
| Waco, TX | $80,090 | $38.51 | 30 |
| Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $78,290 | $37.64 | 30 |
| Longview, TX | $82,730 | $39.78 | – |
| Midland, TX | $95,490 | $45.91 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Kansas · $96,310 Nevada · $95,980 Virginia · $95,660 Maine · $95,230 Rhode Island · $92,820 Kentucky · $91,230
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Texas?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Texas earned a median of $92,580 a year ($44.51 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $78,610 to $100,700.
Where in Texas do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Odessa, TX at $104,280.
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.