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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary in Wisconsin

The median pay for a diagnostic medical sonographers in Wisconsin is $100,730/year ($48.43/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $81K at the entry level to $120K for experienced workers.

AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (latest release, May 2024)

$101K
Median annual
$48.43/hr
Hourly rate
$81K
Entry level (10th %)
$120K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $101K get you in Wisconsin?

Take-home$6,246/mo
2BR rent (est.)-$1,176/mo
Rent burden18.8%
COL-adjusted salary$100,730/yr
After rent$5,070/mo
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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $80,970, 25th percentile $85,750, median $100,730, 75th percentile $111,630, 90th percentile $120,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$81K25th$86KMedian$101K75th$112K90th$120K
Bar chart showing Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $80,970, 25th percentile $85,750, median $100,730, 75th percentile $111,630, 90th percentile $120,160. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level diagnostic medical sonographers (10th percentile) start around $81K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K.Top earners bring in $120K or more - a $39K spread from bottom to top.

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Hawaii$122K+37%220
California$121K+35%9,240
Oregon$108K+21%1,160
Washington$107K+20%2,060
District of Columbia$106K+19%180
Massachusetts$104K+17%2,120
Alaska$103K+15%240
Connecticut$103K+15%1,030
New York$102K+14%7,080
Vermont$102K+14%130
Minnesota$101K+13%1,510
Arizona$101K+13%1,790
Wisconsin$101K+13%1,480
New Hampshire$100K+12%330
New Jersey$100K+12%3,160

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Frequently asked questions

How much do diagnostic medical sonographers make in Wisconsin?

The median is $100,730 a year - that works out to about $48.43 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $80,970, and experienced diagnostic medical sonographers can clear $120,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $101K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,246/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom in this state rents for about $1,176/month (median of metro areas), which eats 18.8% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a diagnostic medical sonographers salary go in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin 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 $100,730 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.

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