How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Connecticut in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Connecticut earns about $49.63 per hour, or roughly $103,230 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to about $8,602 a month and $1,985 a week. Those figures describe the pay level across the state, before accounting for experience or city.

Connecticut pay runs 7% above the national figure of $96,590 a year for this occupation, and the state ranks 12th among all 51 states and the District of Columbia. Connecticut employs 990 Sonographers, a modest workforce compared with 90,160 nationwide. That combination of higher pay and a smaller workforce puts Connecticut solidly in the upper half of states for this occupation.

Entry-level positions in Connecticut typically offer around $37.40 an hour, or about $77,790 a year, for Sonographers just starting out. From there, pay typically moves toward the statewide figure of $103,230 within a few years as experience and additional certifications build. New graduates should expect pay near the lower end of that range at first, with room to grow.

Experienced Sonographers in Connecticut often earn upwards of $59.67 an hour, or about $124,100 a year, and the top 10% make over $129,480. That leaves a spread of $51,690 between entry-level and top-earning Sonographers in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual lands within that range.

Connecticut Sonographer pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $74,710 in 2015 to $103,230 in 2025. That's a gain of $28,520, or 38%, over ten years. The rise has been fairly steady year over year, with a few larger jumps, including between 2021 and 2022.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same ten years, slightly outpacing Connecticut's gain. Pay for this occupation has moved up steadily in both places, though there's no guarantee that trend continues. Someone starting a Sonographer career in Connecticut today enters at a pay level well above where the state stood ten years ago.

Bridgeport pays Sonographers the most in Connecticut, with a typical wage of $112,980 a year ($54.32 an hour), about 9% above the statewide figure. Stamford and Danbury match that same figure, making the state's southwestern corner the highest-paying region for this occupation. New Haven follows closely at $106,060 a year.

Norwich pays the least among Connecticut's metro areas, at $97,760 a year ($47.00 an hour), a spread of $15,220 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in the state. These figures reflect entire metro areas, not just city centers. Hartford, at $98,620 a year ($47.41 an hour), employs the most Sonographers in the state at 390, and pay differences across Connecticut generally track local living costs.

Connecticut's neighbors show a mixed picture. Massachusetts pays Sonographers 4% more, at $107,480 a year, while New York runs close behind at $103,920, about 1% above Connecticut. Rhode Island pays noticeably less, at $92,820 a year, about 10% below Connecticut's figure. Sonography licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across state lines.

Sonographers in Connecticut typically earn $103,230 a year, up 38% over the past decade from $74,710 in 2015. Pay varies by city and experience level, but the overall trend has moved steadily upward. Readers considering this career should check Connecticut's licensing and registry requirements for diagnostic medical sonography, and review city-specific pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.