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Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in New Orleans, 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. In New Orleans, the May 2025 median is about $82.1K, within 3 percent of the Louisiana 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 | LA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $76,690 | $71,940 | $80,430 |
| Median | $82,070 | $80,710 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $95,700 | $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
- Slidell, LA · 19 miles
- Hammond, LA · 44 miles
- Houma, LA · 57 miles
- Gulfport, MS · 58 miles
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Questions
What do sonographers earn in New Orleans, LA?
In New Orleans, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $82.1K, 15% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $76.7K to $95.7K.
Who hires sonographers in New Orleans?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in New Orleans. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Addiction Counseling and Educational Resources, Beacon Behavioral Hospital - New Orleans, Townsend Treatment Center.
Does Louisiana license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Louisiana rule, then the registry your employer in New Orleans expects.
What should an imaging center in New Orleans weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. This metro is within 3 percent of the Louisiana median.