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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Jobs in Wheeling, WV: Pay and Who's Hiring
In Wheeling, the May 2025 median for sonographers is about $78.9K, 18% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $68.2K to $83.5K.
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 | WV | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $68,150 | $67,500 | $80,430 |
| Median | $78,880 | $76,820 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $83,450 | $84,100 | $106,930 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
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Who's hiring
- Barnesville Hospital Association, 3 campuses
- P and P Health Services, 2 campuses
- Acuity Specialty Hospital - Ohio Valley, 1 campuses
- Belmont Community Hospital, 1 campuses
- Bhc Fox Run Hospital, 1 campuses
- East Ohio Regional Hospital, 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
- Pittsburgh, PA · 46 miles
- Canton, OH · 62 miles
- Youngstown, OH · 71 miles
- Akron, OH · 82 miles
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Questions
Who hires sonographers in Wheeling?
Hospitals and imaging centers hire sonographers in Wheeling. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Barnesville Hospital Association, P and P Health Services, Acuity Specialty Hospital - Ohio Valley.
Does West Virginia license sonographers?
Most states do not. Check the West Virginia rule, then the registry your employer in Wheeling expects.
What should an imaging center in Wheeling weigh when hiring?
Ask about exam types and studies per day. Wheeling has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the West Virginia median.