DOL Median (California)
$165,714
vs National
+149.2%
National: $66,487BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$119,649
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$165,714
+149.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$66,487
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California earns $165,714 in nominal terms, which is 149.2% above the national average of $66,487. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $119,649 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER AT OAKLAND | $165,714 | 3 |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER OAKLAND | N/A | 2 |
| La Maestra Community Health Centers | N/A | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Fairfield, CA · $165,714Oakland, CA · $165,714New London, CT · $104,416Chandler, AZ · $88,774Winston Salem, NC · $85,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Diagnostic Medical Sonographers make in California?
The median Diagnostic Medical Sonographers salary in California is $165,714 based on 3 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographers?
A Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California earns 149.2% more than the national median of $66,487, or $119,649 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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