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Best states for a cardiac sonographer
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Are you thinking of becoming a cardiac sonographer and really want to work at PeaceHealth? Turns out, your chances to become a cardiac sonographer are better in some states than others.Our research shows that Connecticut is the best state in the country for cardiac sonographers.
The median salary for cardiac sonographers in Connecticut is $95,346. Compare that to the median salary in Alabama of $59,108, which ranked worst for cardiac sonographers, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a cardiac sonographer, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for cardiac sonographers in 2025
1. Connecticut
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 58 Average annual salary: $95,346 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $164,000 Location Quotient: 1.69
2. North Dakota
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $88,113 Lowest 10 percent earn: $58,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $132,000 Location Quotient: 3.43
3. Alaska
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 16 Average annual salary: $93,968 Lowest 10 percent earn: $71,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $123,000 Location Quotient: 1.85
4. Washington
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 96 Average annual salary: $95,720 Lowest 10 percent earn: $64,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $142,000 Location Quotient: 1.27
5. New Mexico
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 25 Average annual salary: $90,457 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $135,000 Location Quotient: 1.23
6. Massachusetts
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 111 Average annual salary: $93,606 Lowest 10 percent earn: $53,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $165,000 Location Quotient: 1.17
7. California
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 180 Average annual salary: $127,301 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $189,000 Location Quotient: 0.59
8. Vermont
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 12 Average annual salary: $86,499 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $157,000 Location Quotient: 1.51
9. Rhode Island
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 9 Average annual salary: $95,939 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $167,000 Location Quotient: 0.72
10. Oregon
Total cardiac sonographer jobs: 33 Average annual salary: $97,529 Lowest 10 percent earn: $66,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $143,000 Location Quotient: 0.77
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a cardiac sonographer
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a cardiac sonographer
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $95,346 | $55,000 | 3,588,184 | 58 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $88,113 | $58,000 | 755,393 | 33 |
| 3 | Alaska | $93,968 | $71,000 | 739,795 | 16 |
| 4 | Washington | $95,720 | $64,000 | 7,405,743 | 96 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $90,457 | $60,000 | 2,088,070 | 25 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $93,606 | $53,000 | 6,859,819 | 111 |
| 7 | California | $127,301 | $85,000 | 39,536,653 | 180 |
| 8 | Vermont | $86,499 | $47,000 | 623,657 | 12 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $95,939 | $55,000 | 1,059,639 | 9 |
| 10 | Oregon | $97,529 | $66,000 | 4,142,776 | 33 |
| 11 | Idaho | $96,771 | $64,000 | 1,716,943 | 4 |
| 12 | Nevada | $94,309 | $62,000 | 2,998,039 | 11 |
| 13 | Maine | $78,580 | $42,000 | 1,335,907 | 37 |
| 14 | Montana | $91,876 | $61,000 | 1,050,493 | 8 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $82,351 | $53,000 | 3,004,279 | 22 |
| 16 | New York | $86,450 | $49,000 | 19,849,399 | 115 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $82,225 | $47,000 | 9,005,644 | 108 |
| 18 | Delaware | $82,680 | $48,000 | 961,939 | 11 |
| 19 | Colorado | $79,117 | $53,000 | 5,607,154 | 80 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $72,754 | $42,000 | 12,805,537 | 191 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $73,031 | $46,000 | 6,715,984 | 83 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $73,829 | $47,000 | 4,684,333 | 48 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $78,139 | $49,000 | 2,984,100 | 15 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $89,603 | $53,000 | 693,972 | 13 |
| 25 | Georgia | $76,154 | $47,000 | 10,429,379 | 118 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $75,459 | $46,000 | 10,273,419 | 117 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $74,335 | $48,000 | 1,920,076 | 28 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $77,621 | $52,000 | 579,315 | 5 |
| 29 | Florida | $76,272 | $48,000 | 20,984,400 | 173 |
| 30 | Arizona | $80,091 | $53,000 | 7,016,270 | 27 |
| 31 | Maryland | $80,216 | $47,000 | 6,052,177 | 61 |
| 32 | Ohio | $72,140 | $43,000 | 11,658,609 | 96 |
| 33 | Illinois | $75,971 | $47,000 | 12,802,023 | 107 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $72,950 | $45,000 | 4,454,189 | 32 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $75,255 | $49,000 | 3,930,864 | 11 |
| 36 | Kansas | $73,268 | $48,000 | 2,913,123 | 25 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $59,696 | $52,000 | 1,427,538 | 13 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $69,336 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 77 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $67,744 | $40,000 | 1,815,857 | 21 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $73,784 | $47,000 | 5,576,606 | 58 |
| 41 | Michigan | $70,357 | $42,000 | 9,962,311 | 73 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $62,732 | $34,000 | 1,342,795 | 50 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $63,060 | $41,000 | 869,666 | 19 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $64,438 | $39,000 | 5,024,369 | 67 |
| 45 | Texas | $68,909 | $45,000 | 28,304,596 | 177 |
| 46 | Missouri | $65,353 | $42,000 | 6,113,532 | 58 |
| 47 | Utah | $69,703 | $46,000 | 3,101,833 | 22 |
| 48 | Iowa | $61,820 | $39,000 | 3,145,711 | 37 |
| 49 | Indiana | $59,062 | $36,000 | 6,666,818 | 68 |
| 50 | Virginia | $64,712 | $39,000 | 8,470,020 | 72 |
| 51 | Alabama | $59,108 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 25 |
Highest paying states for cardiac sonographers
| Rank | State | Avg. Cardiac Sonographer Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $95,346 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $88,113 |
| 3 | Alaska | $93,968 |
| 4 | Washington | $95,720 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $90,457 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $93,606 |
| 7 | California | $127,301 |
| 8 | Vermont | $86,499 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $95,939 |
| 10 | Oregon | $97,529 |
| 11 | Idaho | $96,771 |
| 12 | Nevada | $94,309 |
| 13 | Maine | $78,580 |
| 14 | Montana | $91,876 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $82,351 |
| 16 | New York | $86,450 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $82,225 |
| 18 | Delaware | $82,680 |
| 19 | Colorado | $79,117 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $72,754 |
| 21 | Tennessee | $73,031 |
| 22 | Louisiana | $73,829 |
| 23 | Mississippi | $78,139 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $89,603 |
| 25 | Georgia | $76,154 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $75,459 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $74,335 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $77,621 |
| 29 | Florida | $76,272 |
| 30 | Arizona | $80,091 |
| 31 | Maryland | $80,216 |
| 32 | Ohio | $72,140 |
| 33 | Illinois | $75,971 |
| 34 | Kentucky | $72,950 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $75,255 |
| 36 | Kansas | $73,268 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $59,696 |
| 38 | Wisconsin | $69,336 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $67,744 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $73,784 |
| 41 | Michigan | $70,357 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | $62,732 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $63,060 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $64,438 |
| 45 | Texas | $68,909 |
| 46 | Missouri | $65,353 |
| 47 | Utah | $69,703 |
| 48 | Iowa | $61,820 |
| 49 | Indiana | $59,062 |
| 50 | Virginia | $64,712 |
| 51 | Alabama | $59,108 |
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Updated January 8, 2025