Oregon · BLS SOC 29-2032

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Oregon

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

Oregon's median of $103,050 is $18,580 above the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 102.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $100,243.

Q: Where does Oregon pay diagnostic medical sonographers the most?

Top-paying metros in Oregon include Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro at $105,300. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.

Median $103,050 · Top 10% earn $140,070+ · Roughly 1,095 workers in Oregon. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Oregon median: $103,050; $49.54/hr
Top 10%: $140,070; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $75,920; Entry-level range
Real pay: $100,243; CoL-adjusted (RPP 102.8)

Oregon pays meaningfully above the U.S. median for diagnostic medical sonographers — $103,050 versus the national median of $84,470. Real purchasing power is $15,773 above the U.S. average — a clean win. The state employs roughly 1,095 diagnostic medical sonographers.

What drives diagnostic medical sonographer pay in Oregon

Oregon sonographer pay is well above national median, driven by Portland metro health systems and chronic shortage.

Top-paying metros in Oregon

Oregon-area metropolitan areas with the highest diagnostic medical sonographer medians.

Oregon metros

10 highest-paying metropolitan areas. Source: BLS OEWS metro tables, May 2024.

Rank	Metro	Median	Employed
1	Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$105,300	700

Oregon ranks #3 of 50 states

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

Rank	State	Median	vs. Oregon
#2	Washington	$104,740	+$1,690
#1	California	$109,810	+$6,760
#3	Oregon (this page)	$103,050	—
#4	New York	$102,210	−$840
#5	District of Columbia	$102,210	−$840
#6	Massachusetts	$99,670	−$3,380

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Education path for Oregon

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 Oregon median of $103,050, payback periods are typically 0.6 years or less from a starting income near minimum wage.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Oregon — FAQ

What is the average diagnostic medical sonographer salary in Oregon?

The median diagnostic medical sonographer salary in Oregon is $103,050 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $75,920; the top 10% earn $140,070 or more. About 1,095 people work in this role across the state.

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

Oregon's median of $103,050 is $18,580 above the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Oregon's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 102.8), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $100,243.

Where does Oregon pay diagnostic medical sonographers the most?

Top-paying metros in Oregon include Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro at $105,300. These metros consistently pay 10–25% above the state median due to higher concentration of large hospital systems and specialty employers.

Is diagnostic medical sonographer a good career in Oregon?

On the data: Oregon employs roughly 1,095 diagnostic medical sonographers, with a median wage of $103,050 and the top decile clearing $140,070. 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 Oregon?

At the Oregon median of $103,050 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $49.54/hr. The top 10% earn around $67.34/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $36.50/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Oregon-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 Oregon's RPP is 102.8 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.