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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (Ultrasound Tech) salary in Missouri, per year and per hour

BLS data for May 2025. Median, mean, and percentile pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Missouri, with every metro area BLS publishes.

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 Missouri was $100,130 a year, or $48.14 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $76,820 to $106,090. About 1,930 were employed.

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Missouri vs the US

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer wages in Missouri and the US, May 2025
Measure	MO annual	MO hourly	US annual
Median (50th percentile)	$100,130	$48.14	$96,590
Mean (average)	$94,550	$45.46	$97,240
10th percentile	$76,820	$36.93	$67,820
25th percentile	$81,980	$39.41	$80,430
75th percentile	$102,410	$49.23	$106,930
90th percentile	$106,090	$51.00	$129,370

Employment in Missouri: 1,930. Location quotient: 1.13 (1.0 = the national share of jobs).

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

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary by metro area in Missouri

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer median wage by metro area, Missouri
Metro area	Median annual	Median hourly	Employed
St. Louis, MO-IL	$98,990	$47.59	730
Kansas City, MO-KS	$100,450	$48.30	660
Springfield, MO	$81,490	$39.18	130
Joplin, MO-KS	$81,990	$39.42	70
Columbia, MO	$88,540	$42.57	50
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL	$81,430	$39.15	40
St. Joseph, MO-KS	$96,240	$46.27	40

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

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Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Missouri

Median pay: $100,130 a year ($48.14 an hour)

Middle 80% earn $76,820 to $106,090 a year

Employed: 1,930

BLS OEWS, May 2025. Source: Rivvi

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How much does an Ultrasound Tech make per hour in Missouri?

The median hourly wage was $48.14 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $36.93 and the 90th was $51.00.

What is the average Ultrasound Tech salary in Missouri?

BLS reports a mean (average) of $94,550 a year and a median of $100,130 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.

Do diagnostic medical sonographers in Missouri earn more than the US median?

The Missouri median of $100,130 is 4% higher than the US median of $96,590 (BLS, May 2025).

How does Missouri rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?

Missouri ranks 19 of 51 states (plus DC) by median annual wage for diagnostic medical sonographers (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.