Sonographer salary in Iowa
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Iowa earned a median of $86,480 a year in 2025, 10% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 33 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $80,490 and $97,570.
| Measure | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $86,480 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $41.58 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $72,480 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $80,490 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $97,570 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $101,970 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Iowa
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $92,930 | $78,030 | $124,800 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $87,150 | $73,690 | $105,310 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $87,080 | $78,110 | $101,600 |
| Iowa City, IA | $86,940 | $72,480 | $108,590 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $86,480 | $79,260 | $106,220 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $84,780 | $70,750 | $101,280 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $84,260 | $65,310 | $100,820 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $82,920 | $69,070 | $104,470 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $82,870 | $76,900 | $100,100 |
| Ames, IA | $82,110 | $69,580 | $102,380 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $81,450 | $67,410 | $96,660 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $80,620 | $70,180 | $101,970 |
Accredited sonography programs in Iowa
- Allen College · Waterloo
- Mercy Health Sciences University · Des Moines
- University of Iowa · Iowa City
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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