Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $136,190 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Portland earn between $106,090 and $131,250.
- $98K10th
- $106K25th
- $128KMedian
- $131K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,540 | $9,962 | $57.47 |
| Median | $128,420 | $10,702 | $61.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $106,090 | $8,841 | $51.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,250 | $10,938 | $63.10 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($115,390) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $119,540 | $128,420 | $98,230 | $136,190 | 690 |
| Oregon | $115,390 | $120,220 | $91,960 | $135,150 | 1,210 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $119,540, a single filer in Portland takes home about $83,768 a year, or $6,981 a month and $3,222 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $92,926 | $7,744 |
| Working in OR | $83,768 | $6,981 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $119,540 buys what about $113,393 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other Oregon cities
Portland ranks 1st of 5 Oregon metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Portland: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Portland?
$57.47 an hour on average, and $61.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $106,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Portland?
About $83,768 a year ($6,981 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,540. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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