Average Sonographer Salary in Iowa

Healthcare · Updated 2024 · Based on BLS and industry data

Salary Overview

The average Sonographer in Iowa earns $82,200 per year, which is below the national average of $84,990. This translates to approximately $39.52 per hour, $3,162 biweekly, or $6,850 per month before taxes.

The cost of living in Iowa is 11% below the national average, meaning your salary goes further here compared to higher-cost states.

Salary Range

Percentile	Annual Salary	Hourly Rate
Entry Level (25th)	$61,600	$29.62
Average (50th)	$82,200	$39.52
Experienced (75th)	$94,500	$45.45
Top Earners (90th)	$106,900	$51.39

Sonographer Salary by City in Iowa

City	Average Salary	Monthly
Des Moines	$88,800	$7,400/mo
Cedar Rapids	$83,800	$6,983/mo
Davenport	$80,600	$6,717/mo
Sioux City	$78,100	$6,508/mo
Iowa City	$76,400	$6,367/mo

Career Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Job Category	Healthcare
Typical Education	Associate's degree
Job Growth (2022-2032)	10% (nationwide)
State Income Tax	4.4%-5.7% (4 brackets)
State Minimum Wage	$7.25/hr
Cost of Living Index	0.89 (-11% vs national avg)

Top Employers in Iowa

Major employers hiring Sonographers in Iowa include Principal Financial, John Deere, Mercy Health, Hy-Vee, and Collins Aerospace. These companies and organizations offer competitive salaries and benefits packages for healthcare professionals.

Calculate Your Iowa Take-Home Pay

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