Sonographer salary in North Carolina
Diagnostic medical sonographers in North Carolina earned a median of $86,010 a year in 2025, 11% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 34 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $77,620 and $100,130.
| Measure | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $86,010 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $41.35 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $67,070 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $77,620 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $100,130 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $105,530 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in North Carolina
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $98,890 | $66,810 | $103,820 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $98,650 | $78,070 | $107,950 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $87,220 | $69,640 | $104,320 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $86,630 | $75,620 | $104,770 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $86,130 | $72,900 | $109,380 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC | $84,520 | $74,080 | $99,210 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $84,030 | $67,990 | $106,480 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $83,510 | $69,600 | $99,970 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $82,530 | $65,380 | $105,490 |
| Asheville, NC | $81,920 | $66,700 | $99,930 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $81,770 | $64,600 | $103,880 |
| Wilmington, NC | $81,480 | $66,890 | $103,270 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $79,850 | $65,520 | $101,350 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $78,860 | $70,470 | $107,290 |
| Greenville, NC | $76,380 | $62,250 | $97,900 |
Accredited sonography programs in North Carolina
- Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College · Asheville
- Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute · Hudson
- Cape Fear Community College · Wilmington
- Central Carolina Community College-Sanford · Sanford
- Fayetteville Technical Community College · Fayetteville
- Forsyth Technical Community College · Winston-Salem
- Johnston Community College · Smithfield
- Pitt Community College · Winterville
- Robeson Community College · Lumberton
- South College-Asheville Learning Site · Asheville
- South Piedmont Community College-Old Charlotte Highway Campus · Monroe
- Southwestern Community College · Sylva
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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