How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make in Kentucky?
$91,230a year
Median yearly pay for diagnostic medical sonographers in Kentucky. That is $43.86 an hour or $7,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.86
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,440Median: $91,230Highest 10%: $115,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 25th | $79,310 | $38.13 | |
| Median | $91,230 | $43.86 | |
| 75th | $101,400 | $48.73 | |
| 90th | $115,400 | $55.48 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $97,700 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $90,310 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $84,950 |
| Lexington, KY | $83,930 |
| Paducah, KY | $80,480 |
| Huntington, WV | $78,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for diagnostic medical sonographers.
| 28. Maine | $95,230 |
| 29. Rhode Island | $92,820 |
| 30. Texas | $92,580 |
| 31. Kentucky | $91,230 |
| 32. New Mexico | $87,210 |
| 33. Iowa | $86,480 |
| 34. North Carolina | $86,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a diagnostic medical sonographer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $43.86 ($91,230 a year).
Do diagnostic medical sonographers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $91,230 against $96,590 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for diagnostic medical sonographer pay?
Kentucky ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays diagnostic medical sonographers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $97,700 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.