Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,250 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Allentown earn between $81,050 and $102,320.
- $77K10th
- $81K25th
- $82KMedian
- $102K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $89,020 | $7,418 | $42.80 |
| Median | $82,140 | $6,845 | $39.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $81,050 | $6,754 | $38.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $102,320 | $8,527 | $49.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Allentown earn 3% more than the Pennsylvania average ($86,130) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $89,020 | $82,140 | $77,080 | $104,250 | 260 |
| Pennsylvania | $86,130 | $82,710 | $68,370 | $103,570 | 2,980 |
| 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 Allentown
On the average salary of $89,020, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $68,723 a year, or $5,727 a month and $2,643 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $68,723 | $5,727 |
| Working in NJ | $67,975 | $5,665 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $89,020 buys what about $89,048 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 3rd of 9 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($95,120).
- Philadelphia$95,120
- Reading$92,890
- Allentown$89,020
- Lancaster$84,980
- York$84,980
- Harrisburg$83,540
- Pittsburgh$80,830
- Erie$79,020
- Scranton$78,810
All Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Allentown: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Allentown?
$42.80 an hour on average, and $39.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $81,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $68,723 a year ($5,727 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $89,020. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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