Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Maryland

Diagnostic medical sonographers in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $94,060 a year) and the least in Hagerstown ($88,820), across the 4 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the diagnostic medical sonographers average at $97,230 and the median at $99,210 for 1,760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,240.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$94,060
Baltimore$93,690
Salisbury$91,990
Hagerstown$88,820

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$94,060	$97,530	$83,720	$70,745	101
Baltimore	$93,690	$98,890	$81,900	$70,502	104
Salisbury	$91,990	$98,230	$81,960	$69,387	96
Hagerstown	$88,820	$86,480	$80,130	$67,308	94

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other states

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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.
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.

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