How Much Does a Sonographer Make in West Virginia in 2026?

A typical Sonographer in West Virginia earns about $36.93 per hour, or $76,820 per year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Broken down further, that comes to roughly $6,402 a month or $1,477 a week, both calculated from the annual figure. Pay varies by city and experience level across the state.

That pay runs about 20% below the national figure of $96,590 a year, and it ranks West Virginia 49th among 51 states and territories tracked. Roughly 780 Sonographers work in the state, a modest workforce compared with the national total of 90,160.

Entry-level positions in West Virginia typically offer around $31.13 an hour, or about $64,750 a year, according to the May 2025 data. Some newer Sonographers start a bit higher, closer to $67,500 a year, depending on the employer and setting. Pay tends to move toward the state's typical figure of $76,820 within the first few years on the job.

Experienced Sonographers in West Virginia often earn upwards of $84,100 a year, and the top 10% of earners make over $99,060. That leaves a spread of $34,310 between entry-level and top pay. Setting, years of experience, and city all factor into where an individual lands within that range.

West Virginia Sonographer pay has climbed from $56,340 in 2015 to $76,820 in 2025, a gain of $20,480. That's a 36% rise over the decade, according to the latest government wage data. Pay moved up in most years along the way, with the largest jump between 2023 and 2024.

Nationally, Sonographer pay rose 40% over the same ten years, a somewhat faster pace than West Virginia's 36% climb. Someone starting in the field now enters after a decade of steady gains, though past growth doesn't guarantee future increases. Pay has consistently trended upward each year since 2015.

Pay runs highest in Martinsburg, where Sonographers typically earn $86,480 a year ($41.58 an hour), about 13% above the state figure. Wheeling and Huntington follow, both paying close to $78,800 a year for their metro areas. Charleston rounds out the mid-range at $75,900 a year.

Beckley pays the least among the state's tracked cities, with typical pay around $67,210 a year ($32.31 an hour), leaving a spread of $19,270 between the highest- and lowest-paying areas. Huntington has the largest Sonographer workforce in the state, with 160 employed at a typical $78,830 a year. These figures cover each city's full metro area, and lower pay in smaller cities usually tracks lower living costs.

West Virginia's neighbors mostly pay more. Maryland offers the widest gap, with Sonographers earning $99,210 a year, 29% above West Virginia's figure, and Virginia follows close behind at $95,660, up 25%. Kentucky pays $91,230, 19% higher, while Ohio and Pennsylvania run closer, each about 8% higher at roughly $82,800. Licensure requirements often allow endorsement or transfer between neighboring states, which can simplify a move for Sonographers weighing options nearby.

Sonographer pay in West Virginia typically runs $76,820 a year, up 36% over the past decade from $56,340 in 2015. That's below the national figure, though pay varies by city and experience. Anyone considering the field should check West Virginia's licensing and registry requirements for specifics, and review city-level figures for the local area they're considering working in.