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Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Columbia, MO
The hospital imaging department is hiring for the same schedule you are. A sonographer who scans alone across exam types belongs at this metro's upper quarter. In Columbia, the May 2025 median is about $88.5K, 12% under the Missouri median.
What to offer
An imaging center that copies a national midpoint will lose a credentialed sonographer to the hospital. Use this metro's median for someone still adding specialties, and the 75th for someone who scans alone across exam types.
| Percentile | Metro | MO | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $76,720 | $81,980 | $80,430 |
| Median | $88,540 | $100,130 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $94,100 | $102,410 | $106,930 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Name the exam types, the credential, and the call. Ask how many studies the person runs in a day without help.
License and training
Most states do not license sonographers. Employers usually want an ARDMS credential such as RDMS, or a CCI credential for cardiac or vascular work. A small number of states license sonography, so confirm the rule in your state.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, diagnostic medical sonographers
Nearby metros
- St. Louis, MO · 114 miles
- Kansas City, MO · 120 miles
- Springfield, MO · 132 miles
- St. Joseph, MO · 145 miles
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Questions
What do sonographers earn in Columbia, MO?
In Columbia, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $88.5K, 8% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $76.7K to $94.1K.
Who hires sonographers in Columbia?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Columbia. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Burrell, Family Counseling Center of Missouri, Graceland Psychiatric and Neuromodulation Center.
Does Missouri license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Missouri rule, then the registry your employer in Columbia expects.
What should an imaging center in Columbia weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Columbia has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 12% under the Missouri median.