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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jobs in Salem, OR: Pay and Who's Hiring
In Salem, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $127.7K, 32% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $103.0K to $134.5K.
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 | OR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $103,000 | $102,900 | $80,430 |
| Median | $127,680 | $120,220 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $134,520 | $130,860 | $106,930 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
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Who's hiring
- Bridgeway Recovery Services, 13 campuses
- Physical Therapy Northwest Limited Partnership, 6 campuses
- Silverton Health, 5 campuses
- Salem Health, 4 campuses
- Icco, 2 campuses
- Aurora Family Health and Maternity Care Services, 1 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
- Portland, OR · 46 miles
- Eugene, OR · 60 miles
- Bend, OR · 104 miles
- Olympia, WA · 146 miles
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Questions
Who hires sonographers in Salem?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Salem. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Bridgeway Recovery Services, Physical Therapy Northwest Limited Partnership, Silverton Health.
Does Oregon license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the Oregon rule, then the registry your employer in Salem expects.
What should an imaging center in Salem weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Salem has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 6% over the Oregon median.