Sonographer salary in Louisiana
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Louisiana earned a median of $80,710 a year in 2025, 16% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 47 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $71,940 and $92,140.
| Measure | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $80,710 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $38.80 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $62,900 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $71,940 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $92,140 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $98,500 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Louisiana
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe, LA | $84,920 | $64,300 | $95,310 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $82,600 | $65,480 | $102,480 |
| Alexandria, LA | $82,320 | $48,810 | $92,320 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $82,070 | $71,670 | $101,660 |
| Lafayette, LA | $82,010 | $63,340 | $96,640 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $81,550 | $64,540 | $100,210 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $80,570 | $57,680 | $93,830 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $78,130 | $61,860 | $96,530 |
| Hammond, LA | $77,430 | $73,280 | $94,560 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $75,360 | $61,140 | $82,940 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $73,160 | $47,760 | $92,220 |
Accredited sonography programs in Louisiana
- Baton Rouge Community College · Baton Rouge
- Delgado Community College · New Orleans
- Louisiana State University at Eunice · Eunice
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana-Shreveport Campus · Shreveport
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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