Sonographer salary in Tennessee
Diagnostic medical sonographers in Tennessee earned a median of $80,640 a year in 2025, 17% below the national median of $96,590. That ranks 48 of 52 states and territories. The middle half of workers earned between $72,320 and $94,390.
| Measure | Tennessee | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual wage | $80,640 | $96,590 |
| Median hourly wage | $38.77 | $46.44 |
| 10th percentile | $62,220 | $67,820 |
| 25th percentile | $72,320 | $80,430 |
| 75th percentile | $94,390 | $106,930 |
| 90th percentile | $101,830 | $129,370 |
Sonographer pay by area in Tennessee
| Area | Median annual | Bottom 10% | Top 10% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $89,710 | $65,260 | $108,600 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $82,930 | $66,290 | $100,880 |
| Jackson, TN | $82,000 | $68,220 | $85,880 |
| Knoxville, TN | $79,360 | $46,810 | $97,630 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $79,310 | $65,870 | $93,690 |
| Johnson City, TN | $78,970 | $63,450 | $102,230 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $78,670 | $63,620 | $99,350 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $78,650 | $57,150 | $104,550 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $76,110 | $62,330 | $96,900 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $75,440 | $53,920 | $96,900 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $75,050 | $60,630 | $93,080 |
Accredited sonography programs in Tennessee
- Baptist Health Sciences University · Memphis
- Chattanooga State Community College · Chattanooga
- Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare · Memphis
- South College · Knoxville
- South College-Nashville Learning Site · Nashville
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Nashville
- Volunteer State Community College · Gallatin
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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