How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Bibb County, GA in 2026?
Typical pay for Sonographers in Bibb County, from federal wage data (May 2025), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Georgia.
BLS OES May 2025 · Macon · Bibb County metro area
A typical Sonographer in Bibb County, Georgia earns $38.05 per hour, or $79,140 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $6,595 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $68,270, and the top 10% of earners make over $100,810.
That pay is 5% below the Georgia figure of $83,250 and 18% below the national figure of $96,590. Bibb County ranks 7th of 12 metro areas in Georgia for Sonographer pay. About 100 Sonographers work in the Macon · Bibb County area. Bibb County is part of the Macon · Bibb County metro area, and BLS reports pay for the metro as a whole, so Macon share these figures.
Sonographer pay in Bibb County at a glance
- Typical pay is $38.05 an hour, or $79,140 a year.
- That is 5% below the Georgia figure, ranking 7th of 12 metro areas in the state.
- Entry-level positions typically offer around $68,270; the top 10% make over $100,810.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a Sonographer make in Bibb County?
Pay in Bibb County runs from entry-level positions at around $32.82 an hour to more than $48.47 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Georgia and national figures.
Sonographer pay by career stage in Bibb County
| Career stage | Bibb County | Georgia | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $68,270$32.82 an hour | $62,120$29.87 an hour | $67,820$32.60 an hour |
| First years | $76,590$36.82 an hour | $75,790$36.44 an hour | $80,430$38.67 an hour |
| Typical Sonographer | $79,140$38.05 an hour | $83,250$40.02 an hour | $96,590$46.44 an hour |
| Experienced | $92,560$44.50 an hour | $98,140$47.18 an hour | $106,930$51.41 an hour |
| Top 10% | $100,810$48.47 an hour | $104,930$50.45 an hour | $129,370$62.20 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · city figures cover the Macon · Bibb County area as BLS defines it
How Bibb County compares with other Georgia cities
Atlanta pays Sonographers the most in Georgia at $88,940 a year, $9,800 more than Bibb County. The lowest-paying area in the state is Valdosta at $67,100.
| # | City | Typical pay | Hourly | Vs Bibb County | Sonographers employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta metro incl. Roswell · Sandy Springs | $88,940 | $42.76 | +12% | 1,380 |
| 2 | Gainesville | $86,940 | $41.80 | +10% | 110 |
| 3 | Savannah | $83,720 | $40.25 | +6% | 130 |
| 4 | Augusta metro incl. Richmond County | $80,340 | $38.62 | +2% | 160 |
| 5 | Columbus | $80,310 | $38.61 | +1% | 90 |
| 6 | Rome | $79,310 | $38.13 | 0% | 40 |
| 7 | Bibb County metro incl. Macon | $79,140 | $38.05 | this city | 100 |
| 8 | Albany | $78,330 | $37.66 | -1% | 40 |
| 9 | Warner Robins | $77,230 | $37.13 | -2% | 40 |
| 10 | Clarke County metro incl. Athens | $75,720 | $36.40 | -4% | 90 |
| 11 | Dalton | $75,600 | $36.35 | -4% | 40 |
| 12 | Valdosta | $67,100 | $32.26 | -15% | 40 |
Every metro area in Georgia with Sonographer wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Georgia typical pay $83,250
Is Bibb County a good place to work as a Sonographer?
Sonographers in Bibb County earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $79,140 a year, 18% below the national rate. For every 1,000 jobs in the Macon · Bibb County area, about 1.1 are Sonographer positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 0.6. That makes the local economy more reliant on Sonographers than most places, and turnover keeps positions opening through the year.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sonographer make in Bibb County, GA?
- A typical Sonographer in Bibb County earns $79,140 a year, or $38.05 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2025. Entry-level pay runs about $68,270 and the top 10% earn over $100,810.
- How much does a Sonographer make an hour in Bibb County?
- Typical hourly pay for Sonographers in Bibb County is $38.05. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $32.82, and the top 10% earn over $48.47 an hour.
- What is the starting pay for a Sonographer in Bibb County?
- Entry-level Sonographer positions in Bibb County typically offer around $32.82 an hour, or $68,270 a year.
- Is Sonographer pay in Bibb County higher than in the rest of Georgia?
- Bibb County pay is 5% below the Georgia figure of $83,250 a year, ranking 7th of 12 metro areas in the state. Atlanta pays the most in Georgia at $88,940.