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Ultrasound Technician Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$86,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$41.58/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
740
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$98,539 #24 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in Iowa, explained

Ultrasound technicians in Iowa earn a median of $86,480 per year ($41.58 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $72,480, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $101,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $86,480 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $86,480 is worth about $98,539 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #24 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,480
$34.85/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$86,480
$41.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,970
$49.02/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $86,480 $98,539
Minnesota $102,850 $104,288 −$16,370
Wisconsin $102,090 $108,497 −$15,610
Illinois $100,660 $100,702 −$14,180
Missouri $100,130 $110,255 −$13,650
Nebraska $82,670 $91,751 +$3,810
South Dakota $80,820 $91,233 +$5,660

Ultrasound Technician in Iowa: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Iowa?

Ultrasound technicians in Iowa earn a median of $86,480 per year ($41.58 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does Iowa pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $86,480, Iowa pays 10% below the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 740 work in the state.

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