Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Oshkosh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,690 a year or less, while the top 10% make $118,980 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Oshkosh earn between $96,690 and $114,840.
- $84K10th
- $97K25th
- $106KMedian
- $115K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,900 | $8,742 | $50.43 |
| Median | $105,540 | $8,795 | $50.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $96,690 | $8,058 | $46.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $114,840 | $9,570 | $55.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Oshkosh vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Oshkosh earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($103,150) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oshkosh | $104,900 | $105,540 | $83,690 | $118,980 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $103,150 | $102,090 | $82,430 | $124,450 | 1,530 |
| 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 Oshkosh
On the average salary of $104,900, a single filer in Oshkosh takes home about $77,909 a year, or $6,492 a month and $2,996 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Oshkosh a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Oshkosh area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $104,900 buys what about $112,882 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Oshkosh ($54,060). A typical home costs $304,543, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other Wisconsin cities
Oshkosh ranks 3rd of 9 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Racine pays the most ($108,840).
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in Oshkosh: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Oshkosh?
$50.44 an hour on average, and $50.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Oshkosh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,690 a year and the 25th percentile is $96,690, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Oshkosh?
About $77,909 a year ($6,492 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,900.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Oshkosh than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Oshkosh-Neenah, WI (36780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.