How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Idaho in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Idaho earns about $48.04 per hour ($99,920 per year), per the latest government wage data (May 2025). Converted to other pay periods, that comes to roughly $8,327 a month and $1,922 a week, both calculated from the annual figure rather than reported directly. Full-time Sonographers in the state can expect pay near this level regardless of which pay period they track.

That figure sits 3% above the national typical pay of $96,590 for the same year. Idaho ranks 22nd out of 51 states and the District of Columbia for Sonographer pay, placing it in the middle of the national range. Around 510 Sonographers work across the state, a modest workforce that still supports hospitals and imaging centers in most population centers.

Entry-level positions in Idaho typically offer around $38.12 an hour (about $79,290 a year), based on pay for Sonographers early in their careers. Pay at the next step up, closer to $39.88 an hour ($82,950 a year), is common within the first few years on the job. From there, earnings continue to climb as Sonographers gain experience and take on more complex imaging work.

Experienced Sonographers in Idaho often earn upwards of $49.87 an hour ($103,720 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $56.30 an hour ($117,100 a year). That leaves a spread of $37,810 between entry-level and top pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and which city a Sonographer works in tend to account for most of that difference.

Sonographer pay in Idaho has risen steadily over the past decade, climbing from $67,380 in 2015 to $99,920 in 2025. That is a gain of $32,540, or 48%, over ten years. The increase has been consistent year over year rather than a single sharp jump.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same decade, so Idaho's growth has outpaced the country as a whole. For someone entering the field now, that decade of gains shows pay has moved up steadily, though nothing about future increases is guaranteed. The state's typical pay grew from $90,630 in 2023 to $99,920 in 2025, continuing the upward trend in just the last two years.

Pay runs highest in Boise City, where Sonographers typically earn $100,210 a year ($48.18 an hour), which is about the same as the state figure overall. Twin Falls follows closely at $99,420 a year ($47.80 an hour), just behind the capital. Both figures cover the full metro area around each city, not just the city center.

Idaho Falls posts the lowest pay among the state's reported cities, at $92,840 a year ($44.64 an hour). That leaves a spread of $7,370 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in Idaho. Boise City also has the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 240 employed there, more than the other reported cities combined. Lower pay in smaller cities like Idaho Falls usually tracks a lower cost of living compared with Boise.

Idaho's Sonographer pay compares closely with most of its neighbors but trails the West Coast. Washington pays about 21% more, at $121,340 a year, and Oregon runs about 20% higher, at $120,220. Montana ($101,000), Wyoming ($100,650), and Utah ($100,100) all land within about 1% of Idaho's figure, while Nevada pays about 4% less, at $95,980. A Sonographer's license or registry credential earned in one of these states can often be endorsed or transferred into a neighboring one.

Sonographers in Idaho typically earn $99,920 a year ($48.04 an hour) as of May 2025, up 48% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, from entry-level roles near $79,290 to top earners above $117,100. Readers considering the field can check Idaho's licensing or registry requirements through the state board, and compare local figures using the city-level pay pages for Boise, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls.