Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jobs in Palm Bay, FL: Pay and Who's Hiring

In Palm Bay, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $82.9K, 14% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $79.3K to $95.7K.

Pay

The median is the middle of sonographers already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.

Percentile	Metro	FL	U.S.
25th	$79,270	$78,190	$80,430
Median	$82,940	$82,940	$96,590
75th	$95,660	$97,580	$106,930

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Hiring difficulty and demand

Hiring difficulty

1.8

Metro employment

320

National growth, 2025 to 2035

13.9%

National openings a year

6.0 thousand

This is the same score as the free check.

Who's hiring

Cora Health Services, 5 campuses
H2 Rehabilitation Services of Florida, 5 campuses
Florida Therapy Center of Melbourne, 3 campuses
Specialized Treatment, Education and Prevention Services, 3 campuses
Aspire Health Partners, 2 campuses
North Brevard County Hospital District, 2 campuses

Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.

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

The work

You read the order, scan, and adjust until the image shows what the reader needs. Then you send a study with clear measurements and notes.

Hospital roles add call, portable scans, and the emergency patient who cannot hold still. Outpatient work is steadier but keeps a tight schedule.

Nearby metros

Sebastian, FL · 16 miles
Orlando, FL · 48 miles
Port St. Lucie, FL · 50 miles
Deltona, FL · 74 miles

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Questions

Who hires sonographers in Palm Bay?

Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Palm Bay. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Cora Health Services, H2 Rehabilitation Services of Florida, Florida Therapy Center of Melbourne.

Does Florida license sonographers?

Most states do not. Check the Florida rule, then the registry your employer in Palm Bay expects.

What should an imaging center in Palm Bay weigh when hiring?

Ask about exam types and studies per day. Palm Bay has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Florida median.