Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,760 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Bismarck earn between $82,610 and $100,760.
- $72K10th
- $83K25th
- $83KMedian
- $101K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,180 | $7,265 | $41.91 |
| Median | $82,610 | $6,884 | $39.72 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $82,610 | $6,884 | $39.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,760 | $8,397 | $48.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Bismarck earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($87,020) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is -14% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $87,180 | $82,610 | $72,110 | $100,760 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $87,020 | $84,340 | $66,890 | $102,570 | 240 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $87,180, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $69,742 a year, or $5,812 a month and $2,682 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $87,180 buys what about $95,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$87,180
- Fargo$86,920
All Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries in North Dakota
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Bismarck?
$41.92 an hour on average, and $39.72 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $72,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $82,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $69,742 a year ($5,812 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,180.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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