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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Washington
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington earn a median $121,340 a year, 26% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $121,340 a year
- U.S. median
- $96,590 a year
- Employment
- 2,190
- Location quotient
- 1.06
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $121,340 · $58.34 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $115,060 · $55.32 an hour (estimate error ±0.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $61,840 · $29.73 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $100,430 · $48.29 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $134,810 · $64.81 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $156,860 · $75.41 an hour
- Employment
- 2,190 (estimate error ±4.0%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.62
- Location quotient
- 1.06 (1.00 = national share)
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $129,960 | 1,190 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,420 | 690 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $123,910 | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $121,340 | 50 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $112,180 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $111,300 | 70 |
| Bellingham, WA | $110,240 | 60 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $107,760 | 40 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $107,340 | 70 |
| Yakima, WA | $107,300 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $105,230 | 260 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $103,990 | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Washington?
- The median wage for diagnostic medical sonographers in Washington is $121,340 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,190 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $129,960 a year.