Diagnostic Medical Sonographer salary in Kentucky
What diagnostic medical sonographers earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$91,230$43.86 per hour
vs U.S.−6%U.S. median $96,590
Middle half earn$79,310 – $101,350Top 10%: $115,390+
Jobs9400.81× the U.S. concentration
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $84,950 | $40.84 | 540 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $97,700 | $46.97 | 370 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $78,830 | $37.90 | 160 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $83,930 | $40.35 | 120 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $80,050 | $38.49 | 90 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $83,270 | $40.04 | 60 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $81,110 | $38.99 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $90,310 | $43.42 | 40 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $80,480 | $38.69 | 30 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $84,000 | $40.39 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer pay in similar states
Nevada · $95,980 Virginia · $95,660 Maine · $95,230 Rhode Island · $92,820 Texas · $92,580 New Mexico · $87,210
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Kentucky?
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Kentucky earned a median of $91,230 a year ($43.86 an hour) in May 2025, 6% less than the national median of $96,590. The middle half earned $79,310 to $101,350.
Where in Kentucky do diagnostic medical sonographers earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $97,700.
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.