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Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Houma, LA
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. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is New Orleans, LA.
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 | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $67,120 | $71,940 | $80,430 |
| Median | $80,570 | $80,710 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $82,380 | $92,140 | $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
- New Orleans, LA · 57 miles
- Baton Rouge, LA · 65 miles
- Hammond, LA · 66 miles
- Slidell, LA · 74 miles
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Job seekers: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Houma.
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Questions
What do sonographers earn in Houma, LA?
In Houma, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $80.6K, 17% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $67.1K to $82.4K.
Who hires sonographers in Houma?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Houma. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Department of Health and Hospitals, Lafourche Parish Hospital Service District No. 1, Applegate Health Services.
Does Louisiana license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Louisiana rule, then the registry your employer in Houma expects.
What should an imaging center in Houma weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Houma has about a third fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Louisiana median.