How Much Money Does an Ultrasound Tech Make?
An ultrasound technician examines patients with an electronic device that uses energy and sound waves to get an accurate portrait of the patient's internal organs. When moved over a patient's body, the device illustrates the internal organs with sound and images. The average salary of workers in this field often relates to their experience, place of residence and work setting.
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Average Salary
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According to My Salary, the median salary for ultrasound technicians working in the United States was $64,739, as of October 2010.
According 2009 data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for medical sonographers was $63,640. The highest paid workers in the field earned more than $85,000, and those earning the least 10 percent made less than $44,000.
Geography
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The average salary for an ultrasound tech also varies depending on the state. The average salary for those working in Alabama was $50,320 in 2009, while those in Connecticut earned $73,660, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Work Setting
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics data show those working in a hospital earned a mean wage of $63,770, and those working in doctors' offices earned $63,820.
Other Considerations
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Registration with a professional association may also affect salary, according to information from Ultrasound Jobs, a job search website, that was reported by Ultrasound Technicians, a resource and support site for sonographers.
The number of specialties you have also can be a factor, according to Ultrasound Technicians.
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