The median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $103,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $100,940.
Pay spans roughly $77,930 at the 10th percentile to $126,470 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $49.55 per hour. An estimated 1,620 people work as diagnostic medical sonographers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $103,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $100,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $49.55 |
| 10th percentile | $77,930 |
| 90th percentile | $126,470 |
| Employment | 1,620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.