How Much Does a Sonographer Make in Wyoming in 2026?
Typical pay for Sonographers in Wyoming, from federal wage data (May 2025), with pay by city, the ten-year trend, and how the state compares.
BLS OES May 2025 · Wyoming · typical annual pay from the lowest-paid tenth to the highest-paid tenth
A typical Diagnostic Medical Sonographer in Wyoming earns about $48.39 per hour, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). That works out to $100,650 per year. Based on that annual figure, monthly pay comes to roughly $8,388, and weekly pay comes to about $1,936.
That pay runs about 4% above the national typical of $96,590 a year, or $46.44 an hour, for sonographers nationwide. Wyoming ranks 18th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., for sonographer pay, placing it in the upper third nationally. The state employs roughly 90 sonographers, a small workforce next to the national total of 90,160.
Sonographer pay in Wyoming at a glance
- A typical sonographer in Wyoming earns about $48.39 an hour, or $100,650 a year, according to May 2025 wage data.
- Wyoming pay runs about 4% above the national figure of $96,590, ranking 18th out of 51 states and D.C.
- Sonographer pay in Wyoming is fairly consistent statewide, with roughly 90 sonographers working across the state rather than one dominant metro area.
- Entry-level sonographers in Wyoming typically start around $80,390 a year, while the top 10% earn upwards of $136,830.
- Wyoming sonographer pay climbed 63% over the past decade, rising from $61,840 in 2015 to $100,650 in 2025.
BLS OES May 2025
How much does a Sonographer make in Wyoming?
Sonographer pay by career stage in Wyoming
| Career stage | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Starting out | $80,390$38.65 an hour | $67,820$32.60 an hour |
| First years | $90,990$43.75 an hour | $80,430$38.67 an hour |
| Typical Sonographer | $100,650$48.39 an hour | $96,590$46.44 an hour |
| Experienced | $107,800$51.83 an hour | $106,930$51.41 an hour |
| Top 10% | $136,830$65.79 an hour | $129,370$62.20 an hour |
BLS OES May 2025 · starting out is the 10th percentile, first years the 25th, typical the median, experienced the 75th, top 10% the 90th
Sonographer pay by experience level in Wyoming
Entry-level sonographers in Wyoming typically start around $38.65 an hour, or about $80,390 a year. That figure covers positions with less experience or fewer specialized skills. Pay tends to move toward the state typical of $100,650 within a few years as sonographers gain experience and add credentials.
Experienced sonographers in Wyoming often earn upwards of $51.83 an hour, or about $107,800 a year. The top 10% of earners make over $136,830 a year. That's a spread of $56,440 between entry-level and top pay, driven mostly by years of experience, specialty setting, and location within the state.
Sonographer pay growth in Wyoming
Typical (median) annual wage for Sonographers in Wyoming · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
Wyoming sonographer pay climbed from $61,840 in 2015 to $100,650 in 2025, a gain of $38,810. That's a 63% rise over the decade. The increase has been steady, with pay rising in nearly every year over that span.
That outpaces the national sonographer pay rise of 40% over the same decade. Wyoming's gains have been faster, even though its typical pay sits close to the national figure today. For someone starting now, pay has moved up steadily in recent years, though future increases are not guaranteed.
How Wyoming compares with nearby states
Among Wyoming's neighbors, Colorado pays sonographers the most, with a typical $108,410 a year, about 8% above Wyoming's figure. Montana ($101,000), Utah ($100,100), and Idaho ($99,920) pay closest to Wyoming's typical, within a percentage point either way. Nebraska and South Dakota pay noticeably less, at $82,670 and $80,820, roughly 18% to 20% below Wyoming. Sonography licensure or registry credentials earned in one state can often be endorsed into a neighboring state, though requirements vary.
| State | Typical pay | Vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $100,650 | baseline |
| Colorado | $108,410 | +8% |
| Montana | $101,000 | 0% |
| Utah | $100,100 | -1% |
| Idaho | $99,920 | -1% |
| Nebraska | $82,670 | -18% |
| South Dakota | $80,820 | -20% |
Bordering states, ranked by typical Sonographer pay · BLS OES May 2025
Is Wyoming a good state for Sonographers?
Sonographers in Wyoming earn a competitive wage: typical pay is $100,650 a year, 4% above the national figure, ranking 18th of 51. For every 1,000 jobs in Wyoming, about 0.3 are Sonographer positions; nationally, the figure is closer to 0.6. That makes Sonographers a smaller part of the local job market than usual, so employers draw from a smaller pool of qualified candidates. Overall, Wyoming is a middle-of-the-table state for Sonographer pay, close to the national figure.
Summary
Wyoming sonographers typically earn $100,650 a year, up 63% over the past decade from $61,840 in 2015. Pay in Wyoming runs slightly above the national figure, with a small but steady workforce statewide. For specific requirements, check Wyoming's state licensing or registry page, and compare local figures on the city-level pay pages for more detail on pay across the state.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Sonographer make in Wyoming?
- A typical sonographer in Wyoming earns about $48.39 an hour, or $100,650 a year, according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Pay ranges from around $80,390 for entry-level positions to over $136,830 for the top 10% of earners in the state.
- How much does a Sonographer make an hour in Wyoming?
- Sonographers in Wyoming typically earn $48.39 an hour, according to May 2025 wage data. Hourly pay ranges from about $38.65 for entry-level positions to over $65.79 for the top 10% of earners in the state.
- What is the starting pay for a Sonographer in Wyoming?
- Entry-level sonographers in Wyoming typically start around $38.65 an hour, or about $80,390 a year. That's based on the lowest range of reported pay in the May 2025 wage data. Pay tends to rise toward the state typical of $100,650 within a few years of experience.
- Which city in Wyoming pays Sonographers the most?
- Wyoming does not have separate city-by-city sonographer wage data. Because the state has no large metro area and a small, spread-out workforce, pay tends to stay fairly uniform statewide, with the typical figure of $100,650 a year applying broadly across Wyoming's cities and towns.
- Is Sonographer pay in Wyoming higher than the national rate?
- Yes. Wyoming sonographers typically earn $100,650 a year, about 4% above the national typical of $96,590, according to May 2025 wage data. That places Wyoming 18th among the 50 states and Washington, D.C., for sonographer pay.