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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Florida

Q: How does Florida diagnostic medical sonographer pay compare to the national average?

Florida's median of $79,400 is $5,070 below the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Florida's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $79,559.

Median $79,400 · Top 10% earn $95,930+ · Roughly 5,726 workers in Florida. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Florida median: $79,400; $38.17/hr
Top 10%: $95,930; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $58,490; Entry-level range
Real pay: $79,559; CoL-adjusted (RPP 99.8)

Florida pays modestly below the U.S. median for diagnostic medical sonographers — $79,400 versus the national median of $84,470. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 5,726 diagnostic medical sonographers.

What drives diagnostic medical sonographer pay in Florida

Florida sonographer demand is driven by retiree imaging volume. Outpatient imaging centers (RadNet, SimonMed) employ a meaningful share of the workforce.

Florida ranks #31 of 50 states

Where Florida sits in the national distribution for diagnostic medical sonographer pay, and the closest comparable states above and below.

Rank	State	Median	vs. Florida
#30	Wyoming	$80,250	+$850
#29	North Dakota	$80,250	+$850
#28	Montana	$80,250	+$850
#31	Florida (this page)	$79,400	—
#34	North Carolina	$78,560	−$840
#35	Nebraska	$78,560	−$840
#36	Georgia	$77,710	−$1,690

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Education path for Florida

The typical path is a associate degree in dms, or 1-yr certificate post-rt, taking about 24 months. Tuition ranges from $8,000 (community college) to $45,000 (private accelerated). On the Florida median of $79,400, payback periods are typically 0.9 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Florida — FAQ

What is the average diagnostic medical sonographer salary in Florida?

The median diagnostic medical sonographer salary in Florida is $79,400 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $58,490; the top 10% earn $95,930 or more. About 5,726 people work in this role across the state.

How does Florida diagnostic medical sonographer pay compare to the national average?

Florida's median of $79,400 is $5,070 below the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Florida's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 99.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $79,559.

Is diagnostic medical sonographer a good career in Florida?

On the data: Florida employs roughly 5,726 diagnostic medical sonographers, with a median wage of $79,400 and the top decile clearing $95,930. The role is projected to grow +11% nationally over the next decade. Whether it's "good" for you depends on whether the work suits you and whether you're positioned for the in-state metros that pay above the median.

What's the hourly rate for diagnostic medical sonographers in Florida?

At the Florida median of $79,400 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $38.17/hr. The top 10% earn around $46.12/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $28.12/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Florida-level wage data sourced from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 release (SOC 29-2032: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers), with state pay indexes from BLS area-comparison tables. Cost-of-living adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities, 2023 release, where Florida's RPP is 99.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.