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Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Lafayette, LA
A repeat study can cost a slot and a patient's patience. Pay someone who gets it right the first time from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Baton Rouge, 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 | $69,090 | $71,940 | $80,430 |
| Median | $82,010 | $80,710 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $86,910 | $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
- Baton Rouge, LA · 56 miles
- Alexandria, LA · 80 miles
- Houma, LA · 90 miles
- Hammond, LA · 96 miles
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Questions
What do sonographers earn in Lafayette, LA?
In Lafayette, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $82.0K, 15% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $69.1K to $86.9K.
Who hires sonographers in Lafayette?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Lafayette. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Pediatric Group of Acadiana, Abbeville General Hospital, Calcasieu Urgent Care.
Does Louisiana license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Louisiana rule, then the registry your employer in Lafayette expects.
What should an imaging center in Lafayette weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Lafayette has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Louisiana median.