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How Much Does a Sonographer Make in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN in 2026?

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

$76,570
Typical pay a year
$36.81
Typical pay an hour
-5%
vs Tennessee · -21% vs US
50
Sonographers employed in the area
Where Sonographer pay falls in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
from starting out to the top earners
$59,560
Starting out
$61,060
First years
$76,570
Typical
$83,120
Experienced
$100,980
Top 10%

BLS OES May 2024 · East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

A typical Sonographer in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, Tennessee earns $36.81 per hour, or $76,570 per year, according to the latest government wage data for the area (May 2024). Calculated from the annual figure, that is roughly $6,381 a month. Entry-level positions typically offer around $59,560, and the top 10% of earners make over $100,980.

That pay is 5% below the Tennessee figure of $80,640 and 21% below the national figure of $96,590. About 50 Sonographers work in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area.

Sonographer pay in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area at a glance

  • Typical pay is $36.81 an hour, or $76,570 a year.
  • That is 5% below the Tennessee figure.
  • Entry-level positions typically offer around $59,560; the top 10% make over $100,980.

BLS OES May 2024

How much does a Sonographer make in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?

Pay in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area runs from entry-level positions at around $28.63 an hour to more than $48.55 for the top 10% of earners. The table sets each career stage against the Tennessee and national figures.

Sonographer pay by career stage in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Sonographer pay by career stage in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
Career stageEast Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaTennesseeUnited States
Starting out$59,560$28.63 an hour$62,220$29.91 an hour$67,820$32.60 an hour
First years$61,060$29.36 an hour$72,320$34.77 an hour$80,430$38.67 an hour
Typical Sonographer$76,570$36.81 an hour$80,640$38.77 an hour$96,590$46.44 an hour
Experienced$83,120$39.96 an hour$94,390$45.38 an hour$106,930$51.41 an hour
Top 10%$100,980$48.55 an hour$101,830$48.96 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 Tennessee nonmetropolitan area as BLS defines it

How East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area compares with other Tennessee cities

Franklin pays Sonographers the most in Tennessee at $89,710 a year, $13,140 more than East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area. The lowest-paying area in the state is Kingsport at $75,440.

Typical Sonographer pay by metro area in Tennessee
#CityTypical payHourlyVs East Tennessee nonmetropolitan areaSonographers employed
1Franklin
metro incl. Murfreesboro · Davidson · Nashville
$89,710$43.13+17%500
2Memphis$82,930$39.87+8%390
3Jackson$82,000$39.42+7%90
4Knoxville$79,360$38.15+4%280
5Johnson City$78,970$37.97+3%90
6Chattanooga$78,670$37.82+3%190
7Bristol
metro incl. Kingsport
$75,440$36.27-1%110

Every metro area in Tennessee with Sonographer wage data · BLS OES May 2025 · Tennessee typical pay $80,640

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

-21%
vs national pay · -5% vs Tennessee
50
Sonographers employed in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area

Sonographers in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area earn less than the national figure: typical pay is $76,570 a year, 21% below the national rate.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Sonographer make in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN?
A typical Sonographer in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area earns $76,570 a year, or $36.81 an hour, according to BLS wage data for May 2024. Entry-level pay runs about $59,560 and the top 10% earn over $100,980.
How much does a Sonographer make an hour in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
Typical hourly pay for Sonographers in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area is $36.81. Entry-level hourly pay runs about $28.63, and the top 10% earn over $48.55 an hour.
What is the starting pay for a Sonographer in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area?
Entry-level Sonographer positions in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area typically offer around $28.63 an hour, or $59,560 a year.
Is Sonographer pay in East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area higher than in the rest of Tennessee?
East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area pay is 5% below the Tennessee figure of $80,640 a year. Franklin pays the most in Tennessee at $89,710.

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