How Much Do Ultrasound Sonographers Make?
Ultrasound sonography, also called medical diagnostic imaging, is a fast-growing field in the health industry with competitive salaries. Exact figures vary depending on experience, training, the specific job setting, and geographic area.
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Mean Annual Salaries
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According to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures released in May 2009, mean annual compensation for sonographers is $63,640. The mean salary for the lowest 10 percent is $43,990, while the highest paid 10 percent earn $85,950.
Job Settings
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The highest-paid sonographers, with a mean salary of $66,250 as of May 2009, work in educational settings. Positions at outpatient care facilities offer a mean salary of $64,560, followed by physician offices at $63,820 and hospitals at $63,770. Sonographers employed by laboratories earn a mean of $61,820.
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Geographic Areas
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The five states with the highest mean annual salaries for sonographers in 2009 were Massachusetts with $78,460, Oregon with $78,320, Colorado with $77,380, Washington with $76,980, and Alaska with $75,500. Top-paying metropolitan areas were the San Francisco Bay area in California, with salaries topping out at $97,530; Worcester, Massachusetts, with $90,440; and Boulder, Colorado, with $83,790.
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