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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jobs in Washington, DC: Pay and Who's Hiring
In Washington, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $105.3K, 9% over the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $96.9K to $118.5K.
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 | DC | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $96,940 | $104,520 | $80,430 |
| Median | $105,290 | $112,020 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $118,540 | $126,660 | $106,930 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
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Who's hiring
- Frederick Health Hospital, 11 campuses
- Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, 9 campuses
- Maryland Treatment Centers, 9 campuses
- Howard University Hospital, 7 campuses
- Kolmac Clinic, 6 campuses
- Physician Imaging of Washington Hospital Center, 6 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
- Baltimore, MD · 35 miles
- Lexington Park, MD · 55 miles
- Hagerstown, MD · 63 miles
- Winchester, VA · 65 miles
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Questions
Who hires sonographers in Washington?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Washington. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Frederick Health Hospital, Adventist Rehabilitation Hospital of Maryland, Maryland Treatment Centers.
Does District of Columbia license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the District of Columbia rule, then the registry your employer in Washington expects.
What should an imaging center in Washington weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Washington has roughly a fifth fewer of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 6% under the District of Columbia median.