The median Cardiac Sonographer salary is $69.83 per hour, or $145,246 per year, based on 1,227 job postings across 74 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$69.83
Median hourly
$145,246
Annual salary
$43-$79
Pay range
74
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Cardiac Sonographer earns $69.83/hr, with most posted roles landing between $48.75 and $74.15/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -2.4% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Madera, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Phoenix, ARIZONA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-2.4%
Current median: $62.25/hr
Prior period: $63.75/hr
Job openings
+27.4%
242 recent postings
Previous period: 190 postings
Daily pay signal
$44.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Cardiac Sonographer postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $63.75/hr to $62.25/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$43.00
$89,440/yr
Median
$69.83
$145,246/yr
Top earners
$79.40
$165,152/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $62.25/hr | 220 |
Mar 2026 | $63.75/hr | 212 |
Feb 2026 | $70.81/hr | 204 |
Jan 2026 | $52.00/hr | 184 |
Dec 2025 | $69.00/hr | 183 |
Nov 2025 | $73.18/hr | 224 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
5 postings · 1 companies
$38.00
$38-$38
Estimated from national data
~$58.70
—
40 postings · 5 companies
$49.00
$47-$51
26 postings · 19 companies
$72.00
$71-$74
90 postings · 48 companies
$73.00
$69-$82
63 postings · 29 companies
$68.15
$50-$83
Estimated from national data
~$61.21
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.02
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.70
—
18 postings · 9 companies
$40.50
$40-$41
Estimated from national data
~$66.65
—
Estimated from national data
~$59.27
—
10 postings · 9 companies
$71.03
$51-$73
121 postings · 38 companies
$53.00
$47-$75
Estimated from national data
~$62.98
—
7 postings · 3 companies
$70.15
$68-$70
Estimated from national data
~$62.74
—
5 postings · 2 companies
$39.50
$40-$69
Estimated from national data
~$59.72
—
42 postings · 11 companies
$72.72
$70-$74
13 postings · 5 companies
$46.00
$44-$50
65 postings · 23 companies
$57.00
$50-$72
Estimated from national data
~$54.75
—
62 postings · 26 companies
$73.18
$53-$77
Estimated from national data
~$59.72
—
20 postings · 8 companies
$46.00
$43-$51
5 postings · 4 companies
$46.00
$44-$47
5 postings · 3 companies
$71.55
$72-$74
Estimated from national data
~$70.56
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14 postings · 9 companies
$72.48
$71-$74
7 postings · 6 companies
$43.00
$43-$65
13 postings · 4 companies
$46.00
$42-$54
60 postings · 24 companies
$58.00
$45-$70
23 postings · 6 companies
$43.00
$43-$44
17 postings · 6 companies
$79.65
$43-$82
39 postings · 19 companies
$67.00
$45-$75
41 postings · 13 companies
$71.78
$71-$73
8 postings · 4 companies
$61.50
$60-$65
26 postings · 17 companies
$72.74
$71-$76
Estimated from national data
~$57.76
—
8 postings · 4 companies
$70.70
$70-$76
12 postings · 8 companies
$78.39
$42-$80
Estimated from national data
~$65.76
—
39 postings · 21 companies
$71.00
$44-$73
Estimated from national data
~$52.44
—
Estimated from national data
~$66.60
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13 postings · 7 companies
$63.00
$50-$70
63 postings · 23 companies
$63.50
$57-$71
26 postings · 14 companies
$73.53
$72-$77
112 postings · 42 companies
$72.10
$70-$75
Estimated from national data
~$58.74
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Cardiac Sonographer salaries.
Madera
California · 11 postings
$88.63/hr
Red Wing
Minnesota · 13 postings
$77.45/hr
Austin
Minnesota · 15 postings
$76.83/hr
Aurora
Colorado · 42 postings
$76.78/hr
Madison
Wisconsin · 39 postings
$76.20/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 13 postings
$51.00/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 17 postings
$51.00/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 11 postings
$58.00/hr
Fargo
North Dakota · 10 postings
$61.33/hr
Tacoma
Washington · 20 postings
$67.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Cardiac Sonographer positions.
Trustaff Allied
9 postings
$85.20/hr
Crossmed
5 postings
$80.28/hr
33 postings
$77.65/hr
Triage Staffing
10 postings
$76.37/hr
Talentburst, Inc
5 postings
$76.15/hr
University Hospitals
5 postings
$37.00/hr
Uab Medicine
6 postings
$38.00/hr
Ssm Health
9 postings
$40.00/hr
Adventhealth Tampa
6 postings
$40.50/hr
Sanford Health
10 postings
$42.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Sonographer | 527 | $71.78/hr |
| Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer | 72 | $75.38/hr |
| Cardiac Sonographer Ii | 45 | $47.50/hr |
| Cardiac Sonographer I | 24 | $50.00/hr |
| Cardiac And Vascular Sonographer | 23 | $74.80/hr |
| Cardiac Echo Sonographer | 19 | $75.13/hr |
| Cardiac Sonographer (echo & Tee) | 15 | $74.10/hr |
| Cardiac And Vascular Ultrasound Sonographer | 15 | $72.15/hr |
| Pediatric Cardiac Sonographer Ii | 14 | $70.84/hr |
| Echo Sonographer | 13 | $44.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Cardiac Sonographer salaries.
FAQ
The median Cardiac Sonographer salary is $69.83 per hour, or $145,246 annually. Pay ranges from $43.00/hr (10th percentile) to $79.40/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,227 job postings, the highest paying states for Cardiac Sonographers include North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,227 Cardiac Sonographer job postings across 74 states, from 240 different healthcare employers.
Cardiac Sonographer pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Cardiac Sonographer pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 2.4%.
Cardiac Sonographer pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.32 to $9.57 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Madera offer $88.63/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $51.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Cardiac Sonographers typically earn around $43.00 to $48.75 per hour ($89,440 to $101,400 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $69.83/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,227 active postings with listed compensation for Cardiac Sonographer. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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