Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-2032
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA was $142,150 a year, or $68.34 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $87,190 to $175,320. About 40 were employed.
Annual pay: Santa Cruz vs California vs the US
| Measure | This metro | California | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $142,150 | $128,530 | $96,590 |
| Mean (average) | $138,150 | $126,610 | $97,240 |
| 10th percentile | $87,190 | $62,890 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $110,940 | $99,510 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $175,320 | $160,580 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $175,320 | $177,780 | $129,370 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $68.34 |
| Mean (average) | $66.42 |
| 10th percentile | $41.92 |
| 25th percentile | $53.34 |
| 75th percentile | $84.29 |
| 90th percentile | $84.29 |
Employment: 40. 0.409 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.71.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does an Ultrasound Tech make per hour in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA?
The median hourly wage was $68.34 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $41.92 and the 90th was $84.29.
What is the average Ultrasound Tech salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $138,150 a year and a median of $142,150 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do diagnostic medical sonographers in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA earn more than the California median?
The Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA median of $142,150 is 11% higher than the California median of $128,530 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-2032. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.