Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$89,340
↑ 37.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 37.0% since 2011 ($65,210 → $89,340)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $89,340
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,340 | +5.8% |
| 2023 | $84,470 | +3.8% |
| 2022 | $81,350 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | $77,740 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | $75,920 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $74,320 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | $72,510 | +1.5% |
| 2017 | $71,410 | +2.5% |
| 2016 | $69,650 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $68,970 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | $67,530 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $66,410 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | $65,860 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $65,210 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.