Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary
The median pay for a diagnostic medical sonographers in Colorado is $108,410/year ($52.12/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $86K at the entry level to $131K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Colorado. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $108K get you in Colorado?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Colorado
Entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers (10th percentile) start around $86K. Mid-career wages sit at $108K. Top earners bring in $131K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary by metro in Colorado
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $115K | +6% | 160 |
| Colorado Springs | $111K | +2% | 160 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $108K | +0% | 750 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $106K | -2% | N/A |
| Pueblo | $101K | -7% | 40 |
| Grand Junction | $100K | -8% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
What’s the entry-level salary for diagnostic medical sonographers in Colorado?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new diagnostic medical sonographers typically earn — is $86K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $5,130/month.
Is diagnostic medical sonographer a high-paying job in Colorado?
Local pay is 12% above the national median — $108K here vs. $97K nationally.
How does Colorado compare to the national average for diagnostic medical sonographers?
Colorado pays $108K median vs. the U.S. average of $97K — that’s +12%.
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Colorado?
The median is $108,410 a year, that works out to about $52 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $85,500, and experienced diagnostic medical sonographers can clear $130,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $108K enough to live in Colorado?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,657/month after taxes. Rent data is not available for this area.
How far does a diagnostic medical sonographers salary go in Colorado?
Colorado has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median diagnostic medical sonographers salary is worth about $108,410 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do diagnostic medical sonographers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.