How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Massachusetts in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Massachusetts earns about $51.67 per hour, or $107,480 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $8,957 a month. On a weekly basis, calculated from the annual figure, pay comes to about $2,067. These figures reflect the typical earner across the state, not entry-level or senior pay specifically.

That places Massachusetts 11% above the national figure of $96,590 for this occupation, and 7th highest among all 51 states. Nationally, Sonographers earn a typical $96,590 per year. Massachusetts is home to about 2,190 Sonographers, a workforce size that puts state pay figures on firm footing rather than resting on a handful of earners.

Entry-level positions in Massachusetts typically offer around $42.88 an hour, or about $89,190 a year, for Sonographers just starting out. Pay tends to move toward the typical statewide figure of $107,480 within the first few years on the job. New Sonographers in high-cost metro areas may start slightly higher to match local living expenses. Most early-career gains come from gaining hands-on scanning experience and certifications.

Experienced Sonographers in Massachusetts often earn upwards of $61.37 an hour, or around $127,650 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $133,480 annually. That leaves a spread of $44,290 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual lands within that range.

Massachusetts Sonographer pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $83,460 in 2015 to $107,480 in 2025. That's a gain of $24,020, or 29%, over ten years. The rise wasn't perfectly steady; pay dipped slightly between 2015 and 2016 before climbing in most years since. The sharpest jump came between 2020 and 2021, when typical pay rose from $87,510 to $95,220.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same decade, a faster pace than the 29% increase seen in Massachusetts. Even so, Massachusetts pay remained higher in dollar terms throughout the period, reaching $107,480 in 2025 versus $96,590 nationally. For someone starting a Sonographer career in Massachusetts now, pay has moved up consistently in recent years, though no future rise is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Boston metro area, where Sonographers typically earn $109,200 a year ($52.50 an hour), about 2% above the statewide figure. These figures cover the full Boston metro area, not just the city center. Barnstable Town follows closely at $108,020 a year, and Worcester comes in at $104,150.

Pay runs lowest in Warwick, where Sonographers typically earn $93,940 a year, a spread of $15,260 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas listed. Boston also has the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 1,590 employed there. Higher pay in Boston tends to track its higher cost of living compared with smaller Massachusetts cities.

Massachusetts pays Sonographers more than every one of its neighbors. Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire each run about 3% lower, with typical pay near $104,100, $103,920, and $103,760 respectively. Connecticut sits 4% lower at $103,230, and Rhode Island trails furthest at $92,820, about 14% below Massachusetts. A Sonographer license earned in Massachusetts can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across the region.

Massachusetts Sonographers typically earn $107,480 a year, ranking among the highest-paying states in the country. That figure has climbed 29% over the past decade, up from $83,460 in 2015. For specific requirements, check the Massachusetts licensing or registry board's page for Sonographers, and compare local figures using the city pages for Boston, Worcester, and other Massachusetts metro areas before choosing where to work.