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Hire a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Virginia Beach, VA
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 Richmond, VA.
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 | VA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $80,970 | $82,510 | $80,430 |
| Median | $86,630 | $95,660 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $96,870 | $103,010 | $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
- Richmond, VA · 95 miles
- Lexington Park, MD · 104 miles
- Greenville, NC · 111 miles
- Salisbury, MD · 113 miles
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Job seekers: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer jobs in Virginia Beach.
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Questions
What do sonographers earn in Virginia Beach, VA?
In Virginia Beach, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $86.6K, 10% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $81.0K to $96.9K.
Who hires sonographers in Virginia Beach?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Virginia Beach. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Riverside Hospital, American Addiction Treatment Center, Sentara Hospitals.
Does Virginia license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Virginia rule, then the registry your employer in Virginia Beach expects.
What should an imaging center in Virginia Beach weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Virginia Beach has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 9% under the Virginia median.