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Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Seattle, WA
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 Bremerton, WA.
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 | WA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $104,210 | $100,430 | $80,430 |
| Median | $129,960 | $121,340 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $138,460 | $134,810 | $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
- Bremerton, WA · 18 miles
- Olympia, WA · 47 miles
- Mount Vernon, WA · 55 miles
- Bellingham, WA · 79 miles
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Job seekers: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Seattle.
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers hiring pages
Questions
What do sonographers earn in Seattle, WA?
In Seattle, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $130.0K, 35% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $104.2K to $138.5K.
Who hires sonographers in Seattle?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Seattle. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation, Rainier Internal Medicine.
Does Washington license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Washington rule, then the registry your employer in Seattle expects.
What should an imaging center in Seattle weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Seattle has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 7% over the Washington median.