Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,210 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Athens earn between $71,980 and $83,670.
- $55K10th
- $72K25th
- $76KMedian
- $84K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,560 | $6,463 | $37.29 |
| Median | $75,720 | $6,310 | $36.40 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,980 | $5,998 | $34.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,670 | $6,972 | $40.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Athens earn 9% less than the Georgia average ($84,910) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $77,560 | $75,720 | $55,250 | $95,210 | 90 |
| Georgia | $84,910 | $83,250 | $62,120 | $104,930 | 2,700 |
| United States | $97,240 | $96,590 | $67,820 | $129,370 | 90,160 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $77,560, a single filer in Athens takes home about $60,272 a year, or $5,023 a month and $2,318 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $77,560 buys what about $83,091 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 8th of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($90,680).
- Atlanta$90,680
- Gainesville$89,940
- Macon$83,710
- Savannah$81,480
- Augusta$81,280
- Albany$80,010
- Rome$78,580
- Athens$77,560
- Columbus$75,680
- Warner Robins$74,980
Highest-paying cities for diagnostic medical sonographers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($166,230).
- San Jose, CA$166,230
- Vallejo, CA$158,930
- Santa Rosa, CA$152,780
- Sacramento, CA$151,900
- San Francisco, CA$151,740
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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Athens: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Athens?
$37.29 an hour on average, and $36.40 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Athens?
About $60,272 a year ($5,023 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,560.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,240).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2032; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.58, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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