How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Alabama in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Alabama earns about $32.78 per hour, or $68,180 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to roughly $5,682 a month. On a weekly basis, pay lands around $1,311, both figures calculated from the annual median.

Alabama pay runs 29% below the national figure of $96,590 a year, and the state ranks 51st out of 51 states and D.C. for Sonographer pay. About 1,510 sonographers work across the state. Lower pay here tracks with Alabama's lower cost of living compared to higher-paying states.

Entry-level positions in Alabama typically offer around $24.85 an hour, or about $51,700 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to move toward the typical $68,180 figure within the first few years on the job. Experience, certification, and the type of facility all play a role in how quickly that happens.

Experienced Sonographers in Alabama often earn upwards of $78,320 a year, with the top 10% making over $83,220. That leaves a spread of $31,520 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years on the job, and city all factor into where an individual sonographer lands within that range.

Alabama's typical Sonographer pay has climbed from $54,660 in 2015 to $68,180 in 2025, a gain of $13,520. That's a rise of 25% over the decade. The increase has been steady year over year, without any sharp drops along the way.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same ten years, faster than Alabama's climb. Pay has moved up steadily for those already in the field. That trend doesn't guarantee future increases, but it shows the role has kept gaining ground in Alabama over time.

Pay runs highest in Birmingham, where sonographers earn $69,890 a year ($33.60 an hour), about 3% above the state figure. Tuscaloosa follows closely at $69,040 a year. Montgomery, Huntsville, and Mobile all cluster near the state median, each within a few hundred dollars of $68,180.

Dothan pays the least among Alabama's listed cities, at $62,620 a year, a spread of $7,270 between the highest and lowest local figures. Birmingham also has the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, at 450 employed there. Higher pay in Birmingham likely reflects its higher cost of living relative to smaller Alabama cities.

Every neighboring state pays Sonographers more than Alabama does. Georgia leads at $83,250 a year, 22% higher than Alabama's figure, and Florida sits nearly even with Georgia at $82,940. Tennessee ($80,640) and Mississippi ($76,520) also pay more, by 18% and 12% respectively. Sonographer licensure earned in Alabama can often be endorsed into a neighboring state, which can make relocating for higher pay more straightforward.

Sonographers in Alabama typically earn $68,180 a year ($32.78 an hour) as of May 2025, up 25% over the past decade. Pay varies modestly by city and rises with experience, but the overall trend has been upward. Anyone considering the field in Alabama should check the state's licensing and registry requirements and compare local pay using city-level figures before deciding where to work.