Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 1,300 | $59,320 | $28.52 | |
| Alaska | 200 | $90,170 | $43.35 | |
| Arizona | 1,800 | $86,310 | $41.49 | |
| Arkansas | 480 | $66,380 | $31.91 | |
| California | 7,780 | $109,350 | $52.57 | |
| Colorado | 1,270 | $88,090 | $42.35 | |
| Connecticut | 1,020 | $89,030 | $42.81 | |
| Delaware | 260 | $78,240 | $37.62 | |
| District of Columbia | 160 | $99,860 | $48.01 | |
| Florida | 5,770 | $71,290 | $34.27 | |
| Georgia | 2,350 | $70,200 | $33.75 | |
| Hawaii | 180 | $99,390 | $47.79 | |
| Idaho | 340 | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| Illinois | 3,270 | $81,910 | $39.38 | |
| Indiana | 1,340 | $70,870 | $34.07 | |
| Iowa | 640 | $73,460 | $35.32 | |
| Kansas | 640 | $77,940 | $37.47 | |
| Kentucky | 900 | $69,990 | $33.65 | |
| Louisiana | 1,220 | $64,890 | $31.20 | |
| Maine | 310 | $77,570 | $37.29 | |
| Maryland | 1,770 | $84,680 | $40.71 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,000 | $91,460 | $43.97 | |
| Michigan | 3,040 | $67,530 | $32.47 | |
| Minnesota | 1,690 | $85,370 | $41.04 | |
| Mississippi | 610 | $63,900 | $30.72 | |
| Missouri | 1,210 | $75,220 | $36.16 | |
| Montana | 190 | $79,450 | $38.20 | |
| Nebraska | 430 | $73,410 | $35.29 | |
| Nevada | 510 | $81,660 | $39.26 | |
| New Hampshire | 250 | $85,170 | $40.95 | |
| New Jersey | 2,520 | $84,210 | $40.49 | |
| New Mexico | 350 | $76,200 | $36.64 | |
| New York | 6,020 | $85,940 | $41.32 | |
| North Carolina | 2,950 | $72,050 | $34.64 | |
| North Dakota | 250 | $69,950 | $33.63 | |
| Ohio | 3,480 | $72,190 | $34.71 | |
| Oklahoma | 790 | $70,560 | $33.93 | |
| Oregon | 900 | $95,420 | $45.88 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,920 | $74,500 | $35.82 | |
| Rhode Island | 240 | $92,780 | $44.61 | |
| South Carolina | 860 | $71,010 | $34.14 | |
| South Dakota | 280 | $63,430 | $30.49 | |
| Tennessee | 1,570 | $69,730 | $33.53 | |
| Texas | 6,570 | $74,630 | $35.88 | |
| Utah | 620 | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| Vermont | 100 | $83,870 | $40.32 | |
| Virginia | 1,820 | $77,480 | $37.25 | |
| Washington | 1,500 | $95,990 | $46.15 | |
| West Virginia | 440 | $66,620 | $32.03 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,450 | $87,970 | $42.29 | |
| Wyoming | 70 | $81,840 | $39.35 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to utilize medical ultrasound techniques to gather sonographic data used to diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Includes instruction in obtaining, reviewing, and integrating patient histories and data; patient instruction and care; anatomic, physiologic and pathologic data recording; sonographic data processing; sonography equipment operation; and professional standards and ethics.
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, AL
Associate Degree
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
Associate Degree
Lurleen B Wallace Community College
Andalusia, AL
Associate Degree
Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
Associate Degree
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$80,680 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as diagnostic medical sonographers.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 4%
- College dropout 13%
- Associate’s degree 36%
- Bachelor’s degree 36%
- Master’s degree 7%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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