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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Texas

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

Texas's median of $81,090 is $3,380 below the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $83,684.

Median $81,090 · Top 10% earn $98,850+ · Roughly 7,073 workers in Texas. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

Texas median: $81,090; $38.99/hr
Top 10%: $98,850; 90th percentile
Bottom 10%: $59,740; Entry-level range
Real pay: $83,684; CoL-adjusted (RPP 96.9)

Texas pays close to the U.S. median for diagnostic medical sonographers — $81,090 versus the national median of $84,470. Real purchasing power tracks roughly the U.S. average. The state employs roughly 7,073 diagnostic medical sonographers.

What drives diagnostic medical sonographer pay in Texas

Texas sonographer pay tracks near national median. Houston Methodist, MD Anderson, and Texas Children's pay highest. Cardiac and vascular specialty credentials add the largest pay premium.

Texas ranks #25 of 50 states

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

Rank	State	Median	vs. Texas
#24	Utah	$81,940	+$850
#23	Pennsylvania	$82,780	+$1,690
#22	Virginia	$83,630	+$2,540
#25	Texas (this page)	$81,090	—
#27	Michigan	$80,250	−$840
#28	Montana	$80,250	−$840
#29	North Dakota	$80,250	−$840

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Education path for Texas

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 Texas median of $81,090, 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 Texas — FAQ

What is the average diagnostic medical sonographer salary in Texas?

The median diagnostic medical sonographer salary in Texas is $81,090 per year (BLS OEWS, May 2024). The bottom 10% earn around $59,740; the top 10% earn $98,850 or more. About 7,073 people work in this role across the state.

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

Texas's median of $81,090 is $3,380 below the U.S. national median of $84,470. After adjusting for Texas's cost of living (Regional Price Parity 96.9), the real-purchasing-power equivalent is $83,684.

Is diagnostic medical sonographer a good career in Texas?

On the data: Texas employs roughly 7,073 diagnostic medical sonographers, with a median wage of $81,090 and the top decile clearing $98,850. 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 Texas?

At the Texas median of $81,090 annually, the equivalent hourly rate is approximately $38.99/hr. The top 10% earn around $47.52/hr, while entry-level roles typically pay $28.72/hr or slightly above.

Methodology note

Texas-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 Texas's RPP is 96.9 (U.S. = 100). Last reviewed: May 2026.