Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salary in South Carolina: $88,500 Average

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Average base salary, South Carolina

$88,500 / year

≈ $7,400 per month · $42.55 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for South Carolina · median $86,000

25th percentile
$80,000Average
$88,50075th percentile
$99,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary by state

Alabama$71,500

Alaska$110,000

Arizona$102,500

Arkansas$86,500

California$131,000

Colorado$112,000

Connecticut$108,000

Delaware$101,500

District of Columbia$118,000

Florida$89,000

Georgia$88,000

Hawaii$122,000

Idaho$99,000

Illinois$102,000

Indiana$89,000

Iowa$91,000

Kansas$96,000

Kentucky$92,000

Louisiana$83,500

Maine$98,500

Maryland$100,500

Massachusetts$117,500

Michigan$86,000

Minnesota$106,000

Mississippi$77,500

Missouri$98,000

Montana$103,000

Nebraska$89,000

Nevada$102,000

New Hampshire$111,000

New Jersey$107,500

New Mexico$92,500

New York$108,500

North Carolina$90,500

North Dakota$90,000

Ohio$88,500

Oklahoma$88,000

Oregon$119,500

Pennsylvania$89,000

Rhode Island$102,000

South Carolina$88,500

South Dakota$80,000

Tennessee$84,500

Texas$92,000

Utah$100,000

Vermont$110,500

Virginia$98,500

Washington$119,000

West Virginia$83,000

Wisconsin$107,000

Wyoming$104,500

About this role

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Diagnostic Medical Sonographer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Diagnostic Medical Sonographers do

Typical education: Associate's Degree

Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Monitoring Critical Thinking

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

87,070 workers

$100,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

5,230 workers

$97,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

2,480 workers

$112,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

1,730 workers

$99,000

Educational Services

840 workers

$108,500

Management of Companies and Enterprises

180 workers

$122,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

120 workers

$82,500

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$84,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pays 39% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer make?

The average base salary for a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in the United States is $100,500 per year, or about $48.32 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $83,000 and $110,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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