Sonographer salary in Alabama
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Alabama earned a median of $68,180 a year in 2025, 29% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 51 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $61,760 and $78,320.
| Measure | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $68,180 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $32.78 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $51,700 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $61,760 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $78,320 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $83,220 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Alabama
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA-AL | $80,310 | $49,000 | $97,870 |
| Birmingham, AL | $69,890 | $59,950 | $82,530 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $69,040 | $57,870 | $85,950 |
| Montgomery, AL | $68,180 | $57,370 | $83,490 |
| Huntsville, AL | $68,100 | $52,310 | $92,160 |
| Mobile, AL | $68,090 | $61,900 | $80,170 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $68,030 | $43,680 | $86,480 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $67,870 | $61,420 | $93,350 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL | $66,270 | $39,810 | $77,230 |
| Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $64,900 | $51,100 | $85,760 |
| Dothan, AL | $62,620 | $50,740 | $79,670 |
| Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $62,440 | $49,120 | $85,760 |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area | $61,660 | $42,630 | $77,130 |
Accredited sonography programs in Alabama
- Gadsden State Community College · Gadsden
- H. Councill Trenholm State Community College · Montgomery
- Institute of Ultrasound Diagnostics · Daphne
- Lurleen B. Wallace Community College · Opp
- Northwest Shoals Community College · Muscle Shoals
- Wallace State Community College · Hanceville
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (via O*NET OnLine), 2025 wage data, retrieved 2026-10-16. Compare all states.
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