Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $108,840 or more. The middle half of diagnostic medical sonographers in Florence earn between $65,110 and $98,600.
- $40K10th
- $65K25th
- $86KMedian
- $99K75th
- $109K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,970 | $6,581 | $37.97 |
| Median | $85,900 | $7,158 | $41.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,110 | $5,426 | $31.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $98,600 | $8,217 | $47.40 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Florence earn 8% less than the South Carolina average ($85,540) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($97,240). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $96,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $78,970 | $85,900 | $40,330 | $108,840 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $85,540 | $83,290 | $69,530 | $102,540 | 1,340 |
| 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 Florence
On the average salary of $78,970, a single filer in Florence takes home about $61,465 a year, or $5,122 a month and $2,364 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for diagnostic medical sonographers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $78,970 buys what about $91,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 6th of 6 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($91,810).
- Charleston$91,810
- Greenville$87,730
- Myrtle Beach$82,730
- Spartanburg$81,810
- Columbia$81,500
- Florence$78,970
All Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salaries in South Carolina
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 Florence: questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make an hour in Florence?
$37.97 an hour on average, and $41.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the diagnostic medical sonographers take-home pay in Florence?
About $61,465 a year ($5,122 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,970.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.47, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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