What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
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 |
| Charleston, WV | $75,900 | $36.49 | 160 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $78,830 | $37.90 | 160 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,880 | $36.48 | 90 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $86,480 | $41.58 | 70 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $78,880 | $37.92 | 60 |
| Beckley, WV | $67,210 | $32.31 | 50 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $83,470 | $40.13 | 40 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $75,550 | $36.32 | 40 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in West Virginia earned a median of $76,820 a year ($36.93 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $67,500 to $84,100.
Among areas in West 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.