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How Much Does a Sonographer Make in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, SD in 2026?

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

$69,820
Typical pay a year
$33.57
Typical pay an hour
-14%
vs South Dakota · -28% vs US
60
Sonographers employed in the area
Where Sonographer pay falls in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$58,160
Starting out
$63,780
First years
$69,820
Typical
$80,950
Experienced
$86,340
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

A typical Sonographer in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, South Dakota earns $33.57 per hour, or $69,820 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $5,818 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $58,160, and the top 10% of earners make over $86,340.

That pay is 14% below the South Dakota figure of $80,820 and 28% below the national figure of $96,590. About 60 Sonographers work in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area.

Sonographer pay in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $33.57 an hour, or $69,820 a year.
  • That is 14% below the South Dakota figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $58,160; the top 10% make over $86,340.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Sonographer make in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $27.96 an hour to more than $41.51 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the South Dakota and national figures.

Sonographer pay by career stage in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Sonographer pay by career stage in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area
Career stageEast South Dakota nonmetropolitan areaSouth DakotaUnited States
Starting out$58,160$27.96 an hour$51,100$24.57 an hour$67,820$32.60 an hour
First years$63,780$30.66 an hour$66,060$31.76 an hour$80,430$38.67 an hour
Typical Sonographer$69,820$33.57 an hour$80,820$38.85 an hour$96,590$46.44 an hour
Experienced$80,950$38.92 an hour$89,150$42.86 an hour$106,930$51.41 an hour
Top 10%$86,340$41.51 an hour$98,090$47.16 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 East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

Is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area a good place to work as a Sonographer?

-28%
vs national pay · -14% vs South Dakota
60
Sonographers employed in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area

Sonographers in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $69,820 a year, 28% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sonographer make in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, SD?
A typical Sonographer in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area earns $69,820 a year, or $33.57 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $58,160 and the top 10% earn over $86,340.
How much does a Sonographer make an hour in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Sonographers in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area is $33.57. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $27.96, and the top 10% earn over $41.51 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Sonographer in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Sonographer positions in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $27.96 an hour, or $58,160 a year.
Is Sonographer pay in East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of South Dakota?
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area pay is 14% below the South Dakota figure of $80,820 a year. Sioux Falls pays the most in South Dakota at $80,600.

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