How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Nevada in 2026?

A typical Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Nevada earns about $46.15 per hour, or $95,980 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that works out to roughly $7,998 a month or $1,846 a week, based on the annual figure. Sonographers make up a small but steady part of Nevada's healthcare workforce.

Nationally, typical pay for Sonographers is $96,590 a year, so Nevada runs about 1% below that mark. That places Nevada 26th among the 51 states, including Washington, D.C., ranked by Sonographer pay. About 640 Sonographers work across the state, a modest workforce compared with the national total of 90,160.

Entry-level Sonographer positions in Nevada typically offer around $36.04 an hour, or about $74,960 a year. That range often applies to sonographers just finishing clinical training or starting their first hospital role. Within a few years, pay commonly moves up toward the typical rate of $46.15 an hour, or $95,980 a year, as experience and additional certifications build.

Experienced Sonographers in Nevada often earn upwards of $64.06 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $133,250 a year. That leaves a spread of $58,290 between entry-level and top pay in the state. The gap tends to reflect years on the job, work setting, such as a hospital versus an outpatient imaging center, and which city a sonographer works in.

Nevada Sonographer pay has risen over the past decade, from $75,760 in 2015 to $95,980 in 2025, according to the latest data. That is a gain of $20,220, or 27%, over the ten-year stretch. Pay did not move in a straight line year to year, but the overall direction has been upward.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same period, a faster pace than Nevada's 27% climb. That means Nevada's typical pay has grown more slowly than the national rate over the past ten years. For someone starting a Sonographer career in Nevada now, the decade of data shows pay has moved up over time, though it offers no guarantee about future years.

Reno pays Sonographers the most in Nevada, with typical pay of $107,980 a year ($51.91 an hour) across its metro area. That is about 13% higher than the statewide figure of $95,980. Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas all report typical pay of $84,390 a year, noticeably lower than Reno's figure.

North Las Vegas sits at the low end, with typical pay of $84,390 a year, the same figure reported for Las Vegas and Henderson. That leaves a spread of $23,590 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities. Las Vegas holds the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 450 employed in the metro area. Higher pay in Reno tends to track a higher cost of living.

Nevada's neighboring states generally pay Sonographers more. California reports typical pay of $128,530 a year, 34% above Nevada's figure, and Oregon follows at $120,220, about 25% higher. Utah ($100,100), Arizona ($100,040), and Idaho ($99,920) each run about 4% higher than Nevada's $95,980. Sonographer licensing in Nevada can often be endorsed into a neighboring state without starting over, though requirements vary by state.

Sonographer pay in Nevada currently runs about $95,980 a year ($46.15 an hour), up 27% over the past decade. That places the state slightly below the national figure but on a steady upward path. Readers considering this career in Nevada can check the state licensing or registry page for current requirements, and the city pages for Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas for local pay figures.