Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Virginia
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$95,660$45.99 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$82,510 – $103,010Top 10%: $122,930+
Jobs2,1600.91× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,290 | $50.62 | 1,550 |
| Richmond, VA | $95,660 | $45.99 | 440 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $86,630 | $41.65 | 370 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $75,440 | $36.27 | 110 |
| Roanoke, VA | $83,140 | $39.97 | 110 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $88,700 | $42.65 | 100 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $95,130 | $45.74 | 60 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,000 | $37.98 | 60 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $83,470 | $40.13 | 40 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $82,650 | $39.74 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Delaware · $98,530 Kansas · $96,310 Nevada · $95,980 Maine · $95,230 Rhode Island · $92,820 Texas · $92,580
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Virginia?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Virginia earned a median of $95,660 a year ($45.99 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $82,510 to $103,010.
Where in Virginia do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, 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.