Cardiac Sonographer salary: how much does a cardiac sonographer make?
A cardiac sonographer in the US earns a median of $74,310 a year, about $35.73 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000 and the top 10% earn over $121,350. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Utah, has a median of $113,510.
Cardiac Sonographer pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure ÷ 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a cardiac sonographer make an hour?
The median cardiac sonographer earns $35.73 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $18.75 for the lowest-paid 10% to $58.34 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $39,000 | $18.75 |
| Lower 25% | $47,890 | $23.02 |
| Median (typical) | $74,310 | $35.73 |
| Upper 25% | $98,110 | $47.17 |
| Top 10% | $121,350 | $58.34 |
Cardiac Sonographer salary by state
Median annual pay for cardiac sonographers by state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | ≈ Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $47,650 | $22.91 |
| Alaska | $79,040 | $38.00 |
| Arizona | $74,900 | $36.01 |
| Arkansas | $74,800 | $35.96 |
| California | $78,170 | $37.58 |
| Colorado | $94,190 | $45.28 |
| Connecticut | $94,940 | $45.64 |
| Delaware | $87,640 | $42.13 |
| District of Columbia | $99,380 | $47.78 |
| Florida | $77,140 | $37.09 |
| Georgia | $78,070 | $37.53 |
| Hawaii | $111,730 | $53.72 |
| Idaho | $100,100 | $48.12 |
| Illinois | $61,870 | $29.75 |
| Indiana | $79,380 | $38.16 |
| Iowa | $78,850 | $37.91 |
| Kansas | $69,060 | $33.20 |
| Kentucky | $60,980 | $29.32 |
| Louisiana | $50,050 | $24.06 |
| Maine | $82,050 | $39.45 |
| Maryland | $86,440 | $41.56 |
| Massachusetts | $105,580 | $50.76 |
| Michigan | $80,650 | $38.77 |
| Minnesota | $71,520 | $34.38 |
| Mississippi | $38,000 | $18.27 |
| Missouri | $73,680 | $35.42 |
| Montana | $82,850 | $39.83 |
| Nebraska | $60,000 | $28.85 |
| Nevada | $71,240 | $34.25 |
| New Hampshire | $83,100 | $39.95 |
| New Jersey | $82,710 | $39.76 |
| New Mexico | $47,340 | $22.76 |
| New York | $89,570 | $43.06 |
| North Carolina | $55,460 | $26.66 |
| North Dakota | $65,890 | $31.68 |
| Ohio | $79,270 | $38.11 |
| Oklahoma | $44,900 | $21.59 |
| Oregon | $99,240 | $47.71 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,090 | $27.93 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | $50.00 |
| South Carolina | $59,170 | $28.45 |
| South Dakota | $67,290 | $32.35 |
| Tennessee | $76,650 | $36.85 |
| Texas | $53,000 | $25.48 |
| Utah | $113,510 | $54.57 |
| Vermont | $69,620 | $33.47 |
| Virginia | $76,880 | $36.96 |
| Washington | $83,790 | $40.28 |
| West Virginia | $45,910 | $22.07 |
| Wisconsin | $74,380 | $35.76 |
| Wyoming | $84,140 | $40.45 |
Highest-paying states for cardiac sonographers
- Utah: $113,510 median
- Hawaii: $111,730 median
- Massachusetts: $105,580 median
- Rhode Island: $104,000 median
- Idaho: $100,100 median
The lowest published medians are in Mississippi ($38,000), Oklahoma ($44,900), West Virginia ($45,910), New Mexico ($47,340), Alabama ($47,650). The most cardiac sonographer jobs are in Texas (6,140 jobs), Florida (5,640 jobs), California (5,570 jobs), Pennsylvania (3,630 jobs), New York (3,540 jobs).
How much does a cardiac sonographer make a month?
At the median salary of $74,310, a cardiac sonographer earns about $6,192 a month, $2,858 every two weeks or $1,429 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced cardiac sonographer pay
New cardiac sonographers typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000 a year and the lowest 25% under $47,890. The top 25% earn over $98,110 and the top 10% over $121,350. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Cardiac Sonographer salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Cardiac sonographer | $74,310 |
| Medical assistant | $45,690 |
| Surgical tech | $64,650 |
| Radiology tech | $80,110 |
| Ultrasound tech | $96,590 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,230 |
| Pharmacist | $140,910 |
Cardiac sonographer vs. general sonographer pay
| BLS group (May 2025) | Bottom 10% | Median | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular technologists and technicians (includes cardiac sonographers) | $39,000 | $74,310 | $121,350 |
| Diagnostic medical sonographers | $67,820 | $96,590 | $129,370 |
The cardiovascular group's wide range reflects its mix: registered cardiac sonographers and cath lab technologists sit toward the top, while EKG technicians, who need less training, are in the same group. See EKG technician salary.
Cardiovascular sonographer salary
Cardiovascular sonographers are in the same BLS group as cardiac sonographers. The group median is $74,310 a year, with the top 25% over $98,110.
Cardiac Sonographer take-home pay by state (2026)
2026 federal brackets and standard deduction, Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% plus 0.9% above $200,000 ($250,000 joint), and each state's 2026 income tax. Local income taxes, state disability or paid-leave payroll taxes and other deductions are not included. Estimate only, not tax advice.
Common questions
How much does a cardiac sonographer make?
The US median is $74,310 a year ($35.73 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a cardiac sonographer make an hour?
The median is about $35.73 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $18.75 and the top 10% about $58.34 an hour.
Which state pays cardiac sonographers the most?
Utah has the highest median at $113,510, followed by Hawaii ($111,730) and Massachusetts ($105,580).
How much does a cardiac sonographer make a month?
At the US median of $74,310 a year, about $6,192 a month or $2,858 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level cardiac sonographer make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,000 a year and the lowest 25% under $47,890, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of cardiac sonographers make?
The top 10% earn over $121,350 a year; the top 25% earn over $98,110.
How much does a cardiac sonographer make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $78,170 in California, $53,000 in Texas, $77,140 in Florida, $89,570 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 29-2031, “Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians”), the most recent official release; “median” means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.