How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Mississippi in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Mississippi earns about $36.79 per hour ($76,520 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That comes to roughly $6,377 a month and $1,472 a week, calculated from the annual figure. Mississippi is home to about 700 Sonographers working across hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers statewide.

Mississippi's typical pay runs 21% below the national figure of $96,590 for Sonographers, according to the same May 2025 data. That gap places Mississippi 50th out of 51 states and the District of Columbia ranked for this occupation. Nationally, about 90,160 Sonographers are employed, meaning Mississippi's 700 workers make up a small share of the profession's national workforce. Lower pay in Mississippi tends to track the state's lower cost of living.

Entry-level positions in Mississippi typically offer around $28.68 an hour ($59,660 a year), according to the May 2025 data. New Sonographers usually start near this range while building hands-on scanning experience. Within a few years, pay tends to move up toward the state's typical figure of $76,520 a year. Additional certifications and specialty imaging skills can speed that progression.

Experienced Sonographers in Mississippi often earn upwards of $39.09 an hour ($81,310 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $44.39 an hour ($92,340 a year). That leaves a spread of $32,680 between entry-level and top-tier pay. Setting, years of experience, and city tend to separate the two groups, with hospital and specialty imaging roles often paying more than smaller clinics.

Sonographer pay in Mississippi climbed from $61,050 in 2015 to $76,520 in 2025, a gain of $15,470. That amounts to a 25% rise over the decade, according to the government wage data tracked over that period. The increase was not perfectly steady; pay dipped slightly in a few years, including 2018 and 2021, before climbing again.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same decade, a faster pace than Mississippi's climb. That means the pay gap between Mississippi and the national figure widened somewhat over the past ten years. Pay in Mississippi has moved up steadily, and someone starting a Sonographer career in the state now enters at a higher wage than a decade ago.

Pay runs highest in Jackson, where Sonographers typically earn $80,550 a year ($38.73 an hour), about 5% above the statewide figure. These figures cover the full Jackson metro area, not just the city center. Hattiesburg follows closely at $76,880 a year, close to the state's typical pay.

Pay runs lowest in Biloxi and Gulfport, both at $71,770 a year ($34.50 an hour), a spread of $8,780 between the top and bottom of the state's listed cities. Jackson also has the largest Sonographer workforce among Mississippi's cities, with about 170 employed there. City-to-city differences generally track local living costs rather than anything else.

Mississippi's Sonographer pay trails most of its neighbors. Arkansas pays the most nearby, at $81,500 a year, about 7% higher than Mississippi, while Louisiana and Tennessee pay $80,710 and $80,640, roughly 5% higher. Alabama is the exception, paying $68,180 a year, 11% lower than Mississippi. Sonography licensure or registry credentials earned in one state can often be endorsed or transferred into a neighboring state, widening options for those near a border.

Sonographers in Mississippi typically earn $76,520 a year, up 25% over the past decade from $61,050 in 2015. Pay remains below the national figure but has moved steadily upward, with the highest pay found in Jackson. Readers weighing a Sonographer career in Mississippi can check the state's licensing or registry requirements for specifics, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.