How Much Does a Sonographer Make in New Jersey in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in New Jersey earns about $49.59 per hour, or $103,150 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That breaks down to roughly $8,596 a month and $1,984 a week, figures calculated from the annual pay. For someone weighing offers or planning a budget, these numbers offer a starting point grounded in current data.

That pay runs about 7% above the national figure of $96,590 a year, placing New Jersey 13th among all 51 states for Sonographer pay. Roughly 3,370 Sonographers work across the state. That ranking reflects consistently higher pay relative to most of the country, though a number of states still pay more.

Entry-level positions in New Jersey typically offer around $38.50 an hour, or about $80,090 a year, for Sonographers just starting out. Pay tends to climb toward the typical figure of $103,150 within the first several years of experience. New hires often begin in hospital settings or smaller practices while building skills across imaging specialties. That starting pay reflects limited experience, not the pay available later in a career.

Experienced Sonographers in New Jersey often earn upwards of $103,150 a year, with the top 10% of earners making over $134,550. That puts the gap between entry-level and top pay at $54,460 a year. Setting, city, and years on the job all play into where an individual lands within that range.

New Jersey Sonographer pay rose from $73,300 in 2015 to $103,150 in 2025, a gain of $29,850 over the decade. That amounts to a 41% increase in typical pay across ten years. The rise has been steady rather than sudden, building year over year through the decade's wage data.

That 41% rise runs close to the 40% national increase over the same decade. New Jersey pay has grown roughly in step with the rest of the country rather than pulling ahead or falling behind. For someone starting a Sonographer career now, the decade's data shows pay has moved up steadily. Nothing about that trend guarantees future increases, but the pattern has held for ten straight years.

Vineland pays Sonographers the most in New Jersey, with typical pay at $113,140 a year, about 10% above the statewide figure of $103,150. Jersey City and Newark follow, each with typical pay around $107,250 a year. Pay in these higher-paying areas tends to track higher living costs and larger hospital systems concentrated nearby.

Pay runs lowest in the Bethlehem area, where Sonographers typically earn $82,140 a year, putting the spread between the highest- and lowest-paying areas in the state at $31,000. Jersey City has the largest Sonographer workforce in New Jersey, with 7,020 professionals employed there. These figures cover each city's full metro area, and lower pay in some areas usually lines up with a lower cost of living.

New Jersey's neighbors show a mixed picture. New York pays close to the same, with typical pay of $103,920 a year, about 1% above New Jersey. Pennsylvania pays noticeably less, at $82,710 a year, roughly 20% below New Jersey. Delaware sits in between, at $98,530, about 4% lower. Sonographer licensure earned in one of these states can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring one, easing a move across state lines.

Sonographers in New Jersey typically earn $103,150 a year, a figure that has climbed 41% over the past decade and now sits above the national pay level. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level roles near $80,090 to top earners well over $134,550. Anyone weighing a move to New Jersey can check the state licensing or registry page for requirements, and the city pages for local pay figures.