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How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA in 2026?

Typical pay for Sonographers in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, from federal wage data (May 2024), with the ten-year trend and how the city compares across Pennsylvania.

$65,820
Typical pay a year
$31.64
Typical pay an hour
-20%
vs Pennsylvania · -32% vs US
100
Sonographers employed in the area
Where Sonographer pay falls in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$58,890
Starting out
$62,450
First years
$65,820
Typical
$76,150
Experienced
$86,290
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

A typical Sonographer in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, Pennsylvania earns $31.64 per hour, or $65,820 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $5,485 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $58,890, and the top 10% of earners make over $86,290.

That pay is 20% below the Pennsylvania figure of $82,710 and 32% below the national figure of $96,590. About 100 Sonographers work in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area.

Sonographer pay in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $31.64 an hour, or $65,820 a year.
  • That is 20% below the Pennsylvania figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $58,890; the top 10% make over $86,290.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Sonographer make in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $28.31 an hour to more than $41.49 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Pennsylvania and national figures.

Sonographer pay by career stage in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Sonographer pay by career stage in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area
Career stageNorthwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaPennsylvaniaUnited States
Starting out$58,890$28.31 an hour$68,370$32.87 an hour$67,820$32.60 an hour
First years$62,450$30.02 an hour$78,170$37.58 an hour$80,430$38.67 an hour
Typical Sonographer$65,820$31.64 an hour$82,710$39.77 an hour$96,590$46.44 an hour
Experienced$76,150$36.61 an hour$96,310$46.31 an hour$106,930$51.41 an hour
Top 10%$86,290$41.49 an hour$103,570$49.79 an hour$129,370$62.20 an hour

BLS OES May 2024 (the latest vintage BLS published for this area; state and national columns are May 2025) · city figures cover Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area compares with other Pennsylvania cities

Philadelphia pays Sonographers the most in Pennsylvania at $94,640 a year, $28,820 more than Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Erie at $76,510.

Typical Sonographer pay by metro area in Pennsylvania
#CityTypical payHourlyVs Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan areaSonographers employed
1Philadelphia$94,640$45.50+44%1,660
2Reading$86,740$41.70+32%70
3Allentown$82,140$39.49+25%260
4Hanover
metro incl. York
$81,700$39.28+24%100
5Lancaster$80,530$38.72+22%130
6Harrisburg
metro incl. Carlisle
$79,330$38.14+21%230
7Pittsburgh$78,740$37.86+20%490
8Scranton
metro incl. Wilkes · Barre
$77,680$37.35+18%120
9Erie$76,510$36.78+16%60

Every metro area in Pennsylvania with Sonographer wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Pennsylvania typical pay $82,710

Is Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Sonographer?

-32%
vs national pay · -20% vs Pennsylvania
100
Sonographers employed in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Sonographers in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $65,820 a year, 32% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sonographer make in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area, PA?
A typical Sonographer in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area earns $65,820 a year, or $31.64 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $58,890 and the top 10% earn over $86,290.
How much does a Sonographer make an hour in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Sonographers in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area is $31.64. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $28.31, and the top 10% earn over $41.49 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Sonographer in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Sonographer positions in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $28.31 an hour, or $58,890 a year.
Is Sonographer pay in Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Pennsylvania?
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area pay is 20% below the Pennsylvania figure of $82,710 a year. Philadelphia pays the most in Pennsylvania at $94,640.

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