Sonographer Jobs in Missouri

Sonographer jobs in Missouri are concentrated in Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where large health systems like BJC HealthCare, Saint Luke's Health System, and Mercy Health maintain active imaging departments with openings at every level from new graduate to lead sonographer. Cardiac, vascular, and obstetric ultrasound are consistently the most in-demand specialties, driven by the region's growing cardiovascular and women's health programs. Missouri sits among the more active Midwest markets for diagnostic imaging hiring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles72
Top employerSSM Health
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring27
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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University Health KC
Perinatal Sonographer (PRN) - Medical Imaging - UH Lakewood (varied days bi-weekly)
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University Health KC
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Perinatal Sonographer (PRN) - Medical Imaging - UH Lakewood (varied days bi-weekly)
University Health KC
Kansas City, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Mercy
Sonographer - Full Time
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Sonographer - Full Time
Mercy
Joplin, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
10,000+

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American Traveler
Travel Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer - Sonography/Ultrasound
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American Traveler
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Travel Ultrasound Technologist / Sonographer - Sonography/Ultrasound
American Traveler
Osage Beach, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Modern Venous Therapy
RVT / Vascular Sonographer – $60–$70/hr + Travel & Housing
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Modern Venous Therapy
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RVT / Vascular Sonographer – $60–$70/hr + Travel & Housing
Modern Venous Therapy
Jefferson City, Missouri
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$60 - $70/hr

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Sonographer Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
24 jobs
Kansas City
7 jobs
Columbia
5 jobs
Cape Girardeau
4 jobs
Fenton
3 jobs
Liberty
3 jobs
Bridgeton
2 jobs
Chesterfield
2 jobs
Saint Charles
2 jobs

Sonographer Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • SSM Health
    SSM Health17
  • BJC HealthCare
    BJC HealthCare10
  • Mercy
    Mercy7
  • Boone Health
    Boone Health4
  • The University of Kansas Health System
    The University of Kansas Health System4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in sonographer jobs across Missouri.

  • ARDMS or CCI certification in a recognized sonography specialty required or strongly preferred
  • Graduate of an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical scanning experience in a hospital or outpatient setting
  • Proficiency in abdominal, OB/GYN, vascular, or cardiac ultrasound modalities
  • Strong working knowledge of ultrasound equipment and PACS systems
  • BLS certification required prior to or upon hire

Sonographer Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a sonographer in Missouri?

Missouri does not issue a separate state license for sonographers, so the primary credential is national certification from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Most employers require completing an accredited diagnostic medical sonography program, which typically leads to an associate or bachelor's degree, followed by passing a registry exam in your chosen specialty such as abdomen, OB/GYN, or vascular before or shortly after hire.

How much do sonographers make in Missouri?

Sonographers in Missouri earn a median of about $100,130 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $76,820 for the lowest 10% to over $106,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire sonographers in Missouri?

Missouri sonographer roles are posted by SSM Health, BJC HealthCare, and Mercy and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Missouri's large integrated health systems and regional community hospitals account for the bulk of postings, with outpatient imaging centers and cardiology practices rounding out steady demand.

Which Missouri cities have the most sonographer jobs?

St. Louis, Kansas City, and Columbia lead Missouri for sonographer openings. Kansas City and St. Louis drive the highest volume thanks to their major academic medical centers and multi-hospital health systems, while Springfield anchors the southwest region through Mercy and CoxHealth, which together operate several imaging facilities across the Ozarks.

Are there remote sonographer jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of sonographer openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on the role is by nature. The exceptions tend to be tele-ultrasound quality review, education, or supervisory positions where the core work involves reading, coaching, or administrative oversight rather than direct patient scanning.

How can I get hired as a sonographer in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to sonography internship or new-graduate programs at Missouri's large health systems. BJC HealthCare, Mercy, and Saint Luke's have historically brought on candidates who are registry-eligible but not yet fully certified, pairing them with senior sonographers during onboarding. Applying for a sonography student extern role while still in your accredited program is common. Holding a current BLS card, completing your ARDMS general physics registry, and accumulating clinical hours in your program give you a competitive edge at the application stage.

Where can I find and apply to sonographer jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to sonographer jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and specialty practices. Search the listings, find the roles that match your specialty and experience level, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your situation.

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