How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Iowa?
$86,480a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Iowa. That is $41.58 an hour or $7,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.58
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,480Median: $86,480Highest 10%: $102,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,480 | $34.85 | |
| 25th | $80,490 | $38.70 | |
| Median | $86,480 | $41.58 | |
| 75th | $97,570 | $46.91 | |
| 90th | $102,000 | $49.02 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $87,080 |
| Iowa City, IA | $86,940 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $86,480 |
| Omaha, NE | $82,920 |
| Davenport, IA | $82,870 |
| Ames, IA | $82,110 |
| Sioux City, IA | $81,450 |
| Waterloo, IA | $80,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 30. Texas | $92,580 |
| 31. Kentucky | $91,230 |
| 32. New Mexico | $87,210 |
| 33. Iowa | $86,480 |
| 34. North Carolina | $86,010 |
| 35. Indiana | $85,040 |
| 36. North Dakota | $84,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $41.58 ($86,480 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $86,480 against $96,590 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $87,080 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.