Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Florida
The median pay for a diagnostic medical sonographers in Florida is $81,240/year ($39.06/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $65K at the entry level to $100K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $81K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers (10th percentile) start around $65K. Mid-career wages sit at $81K. Top earners bring in $100K or more, a $35K spread from bottom to top.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary by metro in Florida
21 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $86K | +6% | 200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $84K | +4% | 2,110 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $84K | +3% | 270 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $83K | +2% | 140 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $81K | -0% | 890 |
| Punta Gorda | $81K | -0% | 50 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $81K | -0% | 820 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $81K | -1% | 170 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $80K | -1% | 240 |
| Jacksonville | $80K | -2% | 460 |
| Port St. Lucie | $79K | -3% | 80 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $79K | -3% | 60 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $79K | -3% | 50 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $79K | -3% | 180 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $77K | -5% | 140 |
| Gainesville | $76K | -7% | 160 |
| Tallahassee | $76K | -7% | 150 |
| Homosassa Springs | $74K | -9% | 40 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $72K | -11% | 40 |
| Ocala | $72K | -12% | 90 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $68K | -17% | 50 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Florida?
The median is $81,240 a year, that works out to about $39 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $64,540, and experienced diagnostic medical sonographers can clear $99,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $81K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,462/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 30.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a diagnostic medical sonographers salary go in Florida?
Florida 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 $82,410 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.