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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in California

In California, diagnostic medical sonographers earn a median of $120,840 per year.

Median (California)
$120,840
Bottom 10%
$58,240
Top 10%
$173,790
Employed in California
9,240

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, diagnostic medical sonographers earn a median of $120,840 — 35% above the national median of $89,340. Locally the range runs $58,240 to $173,790. About 9,240 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 52 states for diagnostic medical sonographers pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Hawaii, $122,030) by 1%. State employment of about 9,240 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$89,340
US bottom 10%
$64,760
US top 10%
$123,170

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Writing
  • Science

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