Sonographer salary in South Carolina
Diagnostic medical sonographers in South Carolina earned a median of $83,290 a year in 2025, 14% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 38 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $77,380 and $96,320.
| Measure | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $83,290 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $40.04 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $69,530 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $77,380 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $96,320 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $102,540 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in South Carolina
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,650 | $78,070 | $107,950 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $88,080 | $77,200 | $108,220 |
| Florence, SC | $85,900 | $40,330 | $108,840 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $84,530 | $76,690 | $102,540 |
| Columbia, SC | $84,440 | $69,530 | $97,220 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $83,030 | $69,650 | $96,150 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $82,400 | $70,060 | $95,370 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,470 | $64,520 | $124,800 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $80,340 | $61,300 | $96,950 |
Accredited sonography programs in South Carolina
- Greenville Technical College · Greenville
- Horry Georgetown Technical College · Myrtle Beach
- Spartanburg Community College · Spartanburg
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (via O*NET OnLine), 2025 wage data, retrieved 2026-10-16. Compare all states.
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