Average Cardiac Sonographer Salary

$50.33/hour

The average salary for a Cardiac Sonographer is $50.33 per hour. This is 8% higher than the practicing US average of $46.27.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Cardiac Sonographer compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$50.33/hour

8% higher than the practicing US average.

$46.27/hour

United States

Where do Cardiac Sonographers get paid the most?

Colorado pays Cardiac Sonographers the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Florida ($30). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the national average for Cardiac Sonographers is $50 per hour — Colorado pays 9% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Colorado$55$81
Florida$30$49
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Cardiac Sonographer jobs?

UW Health pays Cardiac Sonographers the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by UCHealth (Colorado) ($51) and BJC HealthCare ($48). UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the national average for Cardiac Sonographers is $50 per hour — UW Health pays 4% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
UW Health$52$54
UCHealth (Colorado)$51$52
BJC HealthCare$48$49
ChenMed$46$46
Lee Health$45$45
Tampa General Hospital$34$34
Detroit Medical Center$32$32
University of Miami$25$25

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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