Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Iowa
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$86,480$41.58 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$80,490 – $97,570Top 10%: $101,970+
Jobs7400.81× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $82,920 | $39.87 | 530 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $87,080 | $41.87 | 170 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $82,870 | $39.84 | 100 |
| Iowa City, IA | $86,940 | $41.80 | 90 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $86,480 | $41.58 | 70 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $84,780 | $40.76 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $84,260 | $40.51 | 60 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $87,150 | $41.90 | 50 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $81,450 | $39.16 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $80,620 | $38.76 | 40 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $92,930 | $44.68 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $82,110 | $39.48 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
New Mexico · $87,210 North Carolina · $86,010 Indiana · $85,040 North Dakota · $84,340 Oklahoma · $83,670 South Carolina · $83,290
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Iowa?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Iowa earned a median of $86,480 a year ($41.58 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $80,490 to $97,570.
Where in Iowa do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $87,080.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.