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

A typical Sonographer in New York earns about $49.96 per hour, or $103,920 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay works out to roughly $8,660 a month and $1,998 a week. These figures describe the state as a whole, before accounting for city, setting, or experience.

New York pay runs 8 percent above the national figure of $96,590 a year, and the state ranks 10th out of 51 states for Sonographer pay. About 6,880 Sonographers work in New York, compared with 90,160 nationwide. That combination of higher pay and a sizable workforce places New York among the better-paying states for this work.

Entry-level positions in New York typically offer around $38.28 an hour, or about $79,630 a year, according to the same wage data. Sonographers who are newer to the field, or working in lower-paying settings, tend to fall in this range. Pay generally moves toward the state's typical figure of $103,920 within the first several years of experience.

Experienced Sonographers in New York often earn upwards of $57.62 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $127,120 a year. That leaves a spread of $47,490 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and which city a Sonographer works in typically account for most of that difference.

In 2015, Sonographers in New York had a typical pay of $69,190 a year. Pay climbed steadily each year after that. By 2025, typical pay reached $103,920, a gain of $34,730, or 50 percent, over the decade. That is one of the larger decade-long increases among healthcare occupations in the state.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40 percent over the same ten years, so New York's increase outpaced the national trend. Pay has moved up consistently rather than staying flat or declining. That does not guarantee future increases, but it shows a pattern of rising pay for this occupation in the state.

Pay runs highest in the New York City metro area, where Sonographers typically earn $107,250 a year, about 3 percent above the statewide figure. Kingston and Ithaca follow closely, with typical pay of $105,580 and $102,660 a year. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Rochester pays the least among New York's metro areas tracked, with typical pay of $82,070 a year, a spread of $25,180 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. The New York City metro area also has the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 7,020 employed there. Higher pay in and around New York City tends to track its higher cost of living.

Among New York's neighbors, Massachusetts pays slightly more, with typical pay of $107,480 a year, about 3 percent above New York. Vermont is about even at $104,100. Connecticut and New Jersey both run about 1 percent lower, near $103,200. Pennsylvania pays considerably less, about 20 percent below New York at $82,710. Sonographer licensure earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state.

Sonographers in New York typically earn $103,920 a year, up 50 percent over the past decade and running 8 percent above the national figure. Pay varies by city and experience, from entry-level positions near $79,630 to top earners above $127,120. Readers considering this path can check New York's licensing or registry requirements and review city-level pages for local pay figures before deciding where to work.