Sonographer salary in Washington
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Washington earned a median of $121,340 a year in 2025, 26% above the national median of $96,590. That ranks 3 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $100,430 and $134,810.
| Measure | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $121,340 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $58.34 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $61,840 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $100,430 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $134,810 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $156,860 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Washington
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $129,960 | $60,930 | $162,030 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $128,420 | $98,230 | $136,190 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $123,910 | $91,830 | $132,020 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $121,340 | $71,900 | $152,500 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $112,180 | $56,180 | $131,220 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $111,300 | $69,340 | $133,010 |
| Bellingham, WA | $110,240 | $106,780 | $132,290 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $107,760 | $91,140 | $137,350 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $107,340 | $47,040 | $141,030 |
| Yakima, WA | $107,300 | $84,600 | $127,200 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $105,230 | $66,490 | $126,930 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $103,990 | $60,020 | $127,670 |
Accredited sonography programs in Washington
- Bellevue College · Bellevue
- Seattle University · Seattle
- Spokane Community College · Spokane
- Tacoma Community College · Tacoma
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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