Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,810 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Boston earn between $104,060 and $129,710.
- $99K10th
- $104K25th
- $109KMedian
- $130K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $116,360 | $9,697 | $55.94 |
| Median | $109,200 | $9,100 | $52.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,060 | $8,672 | $50.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,710 | $10,809 | $62.36 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Boston earn about the same as the Massachusetts average ($113,410) and 20% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $116,360 | $109,200 | $98,660 | $135,810 | 1,590 |
| Massachusetts | $113,410 | $107,480 | $89,190 | $133,480 | 2,190 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $116,360, a single filer in Boston takes home about $85,191 a year, or $7,099 a month and $3,277 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $90,689 | $7,557 |
| Working in MA | $85,191 | $7,099 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $116,360 buys what about $107,476 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 4 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$116,360
- Worcester$109,410
- Barnstable$109,320
- Springfield$97,710
All Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries in Massachusetts
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 Boston: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Boston?
$55.94 an hour on average, and $52.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Boston?
About $85,191 a year ($7,099 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $116,360. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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