Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,260 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,690 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Providence earn between $90,400 and $107,890.
- $84K10th
- $90K25th
- $94KMedian
- $108K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,920 | $8,410 | $48.52 |
| Median | $93,940 | $7,828 | $45.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $90,400 | $7,533 | $43.46 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $107,890 | $8,991 | $51.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($98,390) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $100,920 | $93,940 | $84,260 | $129,690 | 510 |
| Rhode Island | $98,390 | $92,820 | $83,690 | $129,690 | 380 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $100,920, a single filer in Providence takes home about $76,635 a year, or $6,386 a month and $2,948 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $76,635 | $6,386 |
| Working in MA | $75,101 | $6,258 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $100,920 buys what about $99,162 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$91,550
- Worcester, MA$109,410
- Boston, MA$116,360
- Barnstable, MA$109,320
- Hartford, CT$100,120
- Springfield, MA$97,710
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 Providence: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Providence?
$48.52 an hour on average, and $45.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $84,260 a year and the 25th percentile is $90,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Providence?
About $76,635 a year ($6,386 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $100,920. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.23, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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