How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Wisconsin in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in Wisconsin earns about $49.08 per hour ($102,090 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $8,508 a month or $1,963 a week, figures calculated from the annual median. Pay varies by employer, shift, and location within the state. Those numbers describe the middle of the pay range, not a fixed rate every Sonographer receives.

Wisconsin's typical pay sits 6% above the national figure of $96,590 a year, according to the same May 2025 data. That places Wisconsin 15th among the 51 states and territories ranked for Sonographer pay. About 1,530 Sonographers work across the state, compared with 90,160 nationwide.

Entry-level positions in Wisconsin typically offer around $39.63 an hour ($82,430 a year), based on the same wage data. That's the starting point for Sonographers new to the field or early in their careers. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $102,090 within the first few years on the job. Experience, additional certifications, and the specific work setting all factor into how quickly that happens.

Experienced Sonographers in Wisconsin often earn upwards of $115,650 a year, well above the entry-level figure. The top 10% of earners make over $124,450 a year, and entry-level pay starts around $82,430, a spread of $42,020 between the two groups. That difference usually comes down to years on the job, additional specialty credentials, and whether the position is in a hospital, imaging center, or a higher-paying city.

Wisconsin Sonographer pay has climbed from $75,860 in 2015 to $102,090 in 2025, a gain of $26,230. That amounts to a 35% rise over the decade, based on the state's yearly wage figures. The increase did not move in a straight line; pay dipped slightly between 2015 and 2016 before climbing in most years after.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Wisconsin's climb. Wisconsin's typical pay is still higher than the national figure in dollar terms, even with the slower percentage gain. For someone starting a Sonographer career in Wisconsin now, pay has moved up steadily over the past decade, though future increases are not guaranteed.

Pay runs highest in the Racine metro area, where Sonographers typically earn $109,910 a year ($52.84 an hour), about 8% above the statewide figure. The Neenah-Oshkosh area follows at $105,540, and the Milwaukee-Waukesha metro area pays $105,490, both comfortably above the state median. These figures cover each metro area as a whole, not just the named city.

On the lower end, the Janesville metro area reports typical pay of $99,830 a year ($47.99 an hour), still close to the state figure. That's a spread of $10,080 between the highest- and lowest-paying metro areas tracked in Wisconsin. The St. Paul metro area reports the largest Sonographer workforce among the areas listed here, at 1,060. Pay differences across these metro areas generally track differences in local living costs.

Wisconsin's typical Sonographer pay compares closely with its neighbors. Minnesota pays slightly more, at $102,850 a year, about 1% above Wisconsin. Illinois runs close behind at $100,660, about 1% lower. Iowa and Michigan pay noticeably less, at $86,480 and $82,490 a year, 15% and 19% below Wisconsin. Sonographer licensing in one state can often be transferred or endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.

Sonographers in Wisconsin typically earn $102,090 a year ($49.08 an hour), a gain of 35% over the past decade. Pay varies by city and experience level, though the overall trend has moved steadily upward. Readers weighing the field can check Wisconsin's licensing or registry requirements for certification details, and compare city-level figures for pay closer to home.