Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $105,390 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Lexington earn between $75,610 and $101,350.
- $47K10th
- $76K25th
- $84KMedian
- $101K75th
- $105K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $86,000 | $7,167 | $41.35 |
| Median | $83,930 | $6,994 | $40.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,610 | $6,301 | $36.35 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,350 | $8,446 | $48.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Lexington earn 3% less than the Kentucky average ($88,940) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $86,000 | $83,930 | $46,670 | $105,390 | 120 |
| Kentucky | $88,940 | $91,230 | $62,440 | $115,390 | 940 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $86,000, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $64,074 a year, or $5,339 a month and $2,464 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $86,000 buys what about $92,584 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 3rd of 4 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($97,460).
- Louisville$97,460
- Bowling Green$86,360
- Lexington$86,000
- Paducah$84,100
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 Lexington: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Lexington?
$41.35 an hour on average, and $40.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Lexington?
About $64,074 a year ($5,339 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $86,000. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.70, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.70).
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