How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Nebraska in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Nebraska earns about $39.74 per hour, or $82,670 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from the annual figure, that works out to roughly $6,889 a month, or about $1,590 a week, before taxes. These figures represent typical pay across the state, covering sonographers in hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers alike.

That pay sits 14% below the national figure of $96,590 a year, a gap that reflects Nebraska's lower cost of living compared with many coastal states. Nebraska ranks 43rd out of 51 states and D.C. for Sonographer pay. About 780 Sonographers work across the state, a modest workforce that still reflects steady demand for diagnostic imaging in hospitals and clinics statewide.

Entry-level Sonographers in Nebraska typically start around $31.05 an hour, or about $64,590 a year, according to May 2025 data. Pay moves up quickly with experience and certification; those with a few years on the job often reach around $37.76 an hour, or roughly $78,540 a year, close to the statewide typical figure. Newer sonographers usually start in hospital or general imaging roles before moving into more specialized areas.

Experienced Sonographers often earn upwards of $47.78 an hour, or about $99,370 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $105,320 a year. That's a spread of $40,730 between entry-level and top pay. The difference usually comes down to years of experience, work setting, and whether a sonographer works in a larger city like Omaha or a smaller community.

Nebraska Sonographer pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, from $63,450 in 2015 to $82,670 in 2025, according to government wage data. That's a gain of $19,220, or 30%, over ten years. The rise wasn't perfectly steady each year, but the overall trend across the decade points clearly upward.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same decade, a faster pace than Nebraska's climb. That gap has kept Nebraska's pay below the national figure even as both have grown. For someone starting now, the recent trend shows pay has moved up in Nebraska, though there's no guarantee that pace continues.

Omaha pays Sonographers the most in Nebraska, where typical pay across the metro area runs $82,920 a year, or $39.87 an hour, according to May 2025 data. That's the highest figure among the state's metro areas with published data. Lincoln, also measured at the metro level, offers close to the same pay, at $81,500 a year, or $39.18 an hour.

Lincoln has the lowest typical pay of the two, though the gap is small: just $1,420 separates Omaha and Lincoln on an annual basis. Omaha also has the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 530 employed there compared with 100 in Lincoln. Pay differences this small across Nebraska's cities suggest cost of living plays less of a role than it does between states.

Nebraska's Sonographer pay lags behind most of its neighbors. Colorado pays the most among nearby states, at $108,410 a year, 31% higher than Nebraska. Wyoming and Missouri aren't far behind, both paying over $100,000. South Dakota is the exception, paying $80,820 a year, slightly below Nebraska's figure. Sonography licensure or registry credentials earned in one state can often be endorsed into a neighboring state, which can simplify a move across state lines.

Sonographers in Nebraska typically earn $82,670 a year, a figure that has climbed 30% over the past decade even as it remains below the national figure. Pay is fairly consistent between Omaha and Lincoln, the state's two largest cities for this work. Anyone considering the field should check Nebraska's licensing or registry requirements and review city-level pages for local pay figures before making a move.