How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Utah in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Utah earns about $48.13 per hour ($100,100 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Based on the annual figure, that works out to roughly $8,342 a month or $1,925 a week. Pay varies by employer, shift, and city, but this figure represents the typical wage across the state.

That is 4% above the national figure of $96,590 a year, and it places Utah 20th among 51 states for Sonographer pay. About 740 Sonographers work across the state, a modest workforce compared with larger states. The gap with the national figure is small, so Utah pay sits close to what Sonographers earn nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Utah typically offer around $33.67 an hour, or about $70,030 a year, for Sonographers just starting out. Pay tends to rise as technologists gain experience and add certifications. Within a few years, many reach the typical wage of $48.13 an hour. Newer hires in smaller facilities may start closer to the low end.

Experienced Sonographers in Utah often earn upwards of $51.55 an hour, and the top 10% of earners make over $59.98 an hour, or $124,760 a year. That leaves a spread of $54,730 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all play a part in where an individual lands within that range.

Utah Sonographer pay has moved from $73,610 in 2015 to $100,100 in 2025, a gain of $26,490. That amounts to a 36% rise over the decade. The increase has not been perfectly steady; pay dipped slightly in 2021 and again in 2024 before climbing to its current figure.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same decade, a bit faster than Utah's climb. Pay for the profession has moved up steadily in Utah, though the state's gain trails the national pace by a few points. Someone starting now enters a field where pay has trended upward over time, though no future increase is guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in Ogden, where Sonographers earn $104,650 a year, or $50.31 an hour, about 5% above the state figure. Provo, Orem, and Lehi follow closely, each with a typical wage of $98,440 a year. These figures reflect each city's full metro area, not just the city center.

Murray sits at the lower end, with Sonographers earning $91,920 a year, or $44.19 an hour, the same figures reported for Salt Lake City. That leaves a spread of $12,730 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities tracked in the state. Salt Lake City holds the largest Sonographer workforce, with 330 employed there. Lower pay in Murray and Salt Lake City likely tracks lower living costs relative to Ogden.

Among Utah's neighbors, Colorado pays the most, with Sonographers earning $108,410 a year, 8% above Utah's figure. Wyoming ($100,650) and Arizona ($100,040) pay about the same as Utah, and Idaho is close too, at $99,920. Nevada pays less, at $95,980 a year, about 4% below Utah. Sonography credentials earned in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a nearby state, simplifying a move across these borders.

Sonographers in Utah typically earn $48.13 an hour, or $100,100 a year, a figure that has risen 36% over the past decade. Pay compares closely with the national figure and varies by city, with Ogden paying the most and Murray and Salt Lake City paying the least. Readers considering the field should check Utah's licensing or registry requirements and review city-specific pages for local pay figures before making a decision.