Sonographer salary in Virginia
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Virginia earned a median of $95,660 a year in 2025, 1% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 27 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $82,510 and $103,010.
| Measure | Virginia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $95,660 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $45.99 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $77,540 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $82,510 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $103,010 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $122,930 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Virginia
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,290 | $87,820 | $131,500 |
| Richmond, VA | $95,660 | $79,740 | $103,010 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $95,130 | $66,170 | $102,740 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $88,700 | $68,820 | $138,450 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $86,630 | $75,620 | $104,770 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $83,470 | $72,570 | $101,630 |
| Roanoke, VA | $83,140 | $75,420 | $99,720 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $82,650 | $77,030 | $98,800 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $79,000 | $42,000 | $95,800 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $75,440 | $53,920 | $96,900 |
Accredited sonography programs in Virginia
- Northern Virginia Community College-Medical Education Campus · Springfield
- Piedmont Virginia Community College · Charlottesville
- Southside College of Health Sciences · Colonial Heights
- Sovah School of Health Professions · Danville
- Tidewater Community College-Virginia Beach Campus · Virginia Beach
- Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond
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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