How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Oklahoma in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Oklahoma earns about $40.23 per hour, or $83,670 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $6,972 a month and $1,609 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. These numbers describe the typical pay level across the state, not a fixed salary every Sonographer receives.

Oklahoma's typical pay sits 13% below the national figure of $96,590 a year (about $46.44 an hour), ranking the state 37th out of 51 states and territories tracked. Nationally, about 90,160 Sonographers are employed, compared with 1,060 in Oklahoma alone. Lower pay compared with the national figure often tracks lower living costs in the state.

Entry-level positions in Oklahoma typically offer around $31.06 an hour, or about $64,610 a year, for Sonographers just starting out. Within a few years, pay commonly rises toward $36.44 an hour, or about $75,800 a year, as new sonographers gain experience. From there, pay continues climbing toward the state's typical figure of $83,670.

Experienced Sonographers in Oklahoma often earn upwards of $47.35 an hour, or about $98,490 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $49.31 an hour, or $102,570 a year, leaving a spread of $37,960 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and the specific city all factor into where an individual sonographer lands within that range.

Oklahoma's Sonographer pay has climbed from $65,060 in 2015 to $83,670 in 2025, a gain of $18,610 over the decade. That amounts to a 29% rise in pay across ten years. The increase has been steady year over year rather than a single jump, moving from $65,870 in 2017 past $76,730 in 2021 and on to today's figure.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Oklahoma's climb. Pay in the state has still moved up steadily, and someone starting a Sonographer career in Oklahoma today enters at a higher wage than someone who started in 2015. Past growth doesn't guarantee future increases, but the decade-long trend has been upward.

Oklahoma City pays Sonographers the most among the state's tracked cities, with typical pay of $86,080 a year ($41.38 an hour). That's about 3% above the statewide figure of $83,670. Oklahoma City is also home to the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 530 professionals working in the metro area.

Tulsa pays somewhat less, with typical pay of $82,820 a year ($39.82 an hour), putting the two cities $3,260 apart. Both figures cover each city's full metro area, not just the city center. The gap between Oklahoma City and Tulsa is modest, and likely reflects differences in local living costs and facility mix more than anything else.

Oklahoma's neighbors mostly pay more. Colorado leads the region at $108,410 a year, 30% above Oklahoma's figure, and Missouri follows at $100,130, 20% higher. Kansas, Texas, and New Mexico also pay more, at $96,310, $92,580, and $87,210. Only Arkansas pays less, at $81,500, about 3% below Oklahoma. Sonographer licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, which makes comparing these figures useful for anyone weighing a move.

Sonographers in Oklahoma typically earn $83,670 a year, a figure that has risen 29% over the past decade. Pay runs a bit below the national figure and varies modestly between Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Anyone considering the field in Oklahoma should check the state licensing or registry requirements page for current rules, and review city-level pages for local pay figures before choosing where to work.