Sonographer salary in Kentucky
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Kentucky earned a median of $91,230 a year in 2025, 6% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 31 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $79,310 and $101,350.
| Measure | Kentucky | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $91,230 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $43.86 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $62,440 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $79,310 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $101,350 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $115,390 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Kentucky
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $97,700 | $71,530 | $123,160 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $90,310 | $61,410 | $114,950 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $84,950 | $72,090 | $106,730 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $84,000 | $58,250 | $93,320 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $83,930 | $46,670 | $105,390 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $83,270 | $62,970 | $98,990 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $81,110 | $61,910 | $101,570 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $80,480 | $48,400 | $114,920 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $80,050 | $60,440 | $99,300 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $78,830 | $67,500 | $100,690 |
Accredited sonography programs in Kentucky
- Bluegrass Community and Technical College-Leestown Campus · Lexington
- Elizabethtown Community and Technical College · Elizabethtown
- Hazard Community and Technical College · Hazard
- MedQuest College · Lexington
- Morehead State University · Morehead
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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