The demand of Ultrasound Technicians
The salary of an ultrasound technician depends of various factors like the experience, the age of the candidate, the location of work and the educational background. A well trained ultrasound professional will be among the highest paid persons in the medical industry though the work experience and the educational background play a major role here. The final diagnosis of a physician or a surgeon depends on the scanned images obtained by the ultrasound technician or the sonographer. Hence, these professionals are highly regarded in the medical field. An ultrasound professional if continuously upgrades his knowledge can demand even more salary as years pass by.
Let us look into the basic salary information of an Ultrasound Technician
| Hourly Rate | $12.35 – $34.60 |
| Overtime | $17.80 – $55.40 |
| Bonus | $97.50 – $4,865 |
| Total Pay | $25,955 – $72,900 |
Hourly Rate by Years Experience:
The following table shows us the salary of an ultrasound technician based on the number of years of experience attained.
| Experience | Hourly Pay Range | Salary Range |
| Less than 1 year | $7.20 – $30.10 | $19,505 – $47,505 |
| 1-4 years | $13.40 – $32.65 | $29,735 – $70,520 |
| 5-9 years | $16.85 – $36.05 | - |
| 10-19 years | $20.65 – $48.50 | - |
Hourly Rate by State or Province:
Different states have different laws and regulations in paying employees. The hourly pay and salary information of a few states is given below.
| State | Hourly Pay Range | Salary Range |
| California | $14.05 – $41.60 | $13,280 – $97,875 |
| Florida | $9.90 – $30.45 | $39,310 – $52,905 |
| New York | $5.25 – $49.00 | $39,310 – $60,785 |
| Texas | $5.15 – $39.50 | $15,725 – $42,730 |
Hourly Rate by Industry:
Let now look at the same salary information from various industries for an ultrasound technician.
| Industry | Hourly Pay Range | Salary Range |
| Healthcare | $14.70 – $39.20 | $29,090 – $61,830 |
| Hospital | $12.70 – $31.25 | $29,595 – $85,150 |
| Obstetrics & Gynecology | $14.70 – $35.50 | $25,170 – $70,960 |
| Medical Office | $19.85 – $30.55 | $29,165 – $50,870 |
Hourly Rate by Employer:
There are various types of employers. We will now look at how each toe of employer will pay these professionals.
| Employer Type | Hourly Pay Range | Salary Range |
| Hospital | $12.40 – $33.30 | $29,905 – $62,165 |
| Private Practice/Firm | $14.55 – $35.10 | $24,365 – $71,290 |
| Company | $10.75 – $35.45 | $20,505 – $68,505 |
Major areas with the highest number of Ultrasound Technicians:
|
Metropolitan area |
No. of People Employed |
Ultrasound technicians per 100 jobs |
Industrial Concentration |
Average hourly pay |
Average Annual pay |
|
NY-NJ , New York-White Plains-Wayne, Metropolitan Division |
1,865 |
0.40 |
1.00 |
$32.00 |
$66,515 |
|
CA, Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale |
1,695 |
0.45 |
1.10 |
$33.55 |
$69,735 |
|
Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division |
1,215 |
0.35 |
0.85 |
$35.90 |
$74,615 |
|
Nassau-Suffolk, NY Metropolitan Division |
885 |
0.75 |
1.80 |
$32.10 |
$66,695 |
|
TX, Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown |
885 |
0.40 |
0.85 |
$29.80 |
$61,885 |
|
FL , Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, |
845 |
0.90 |
2.15 |
$26.75 |
$55,535 |
|
PA , Philadelphia, Metropolitan Division |
795 |
0.45 |
1.10 |
$31.85 |
$66,205 |
|
MN-WI ,Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington |
795 |
0.50 |
1.15 |
$33.70 |
$70,075 |
|
Baltimore-Towson, MD |
725 |
0.60 |
1.40 |
$36.00 |
$74,825 |
|
Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division |
715 |
0.45 |
1.05 |
$38.70 |
$80,385 |
Major areas with the highest industrial concentration in this profession:
|
Metropolitan area |
No. of People Employed |
Ultrasound technicians per 100 jobs |
Industrial Concentration |
Average hourly pay |
Average Annual pay |
|
Rochester, MN |
195 |
1.95 |
4.60 |
$34.75 |
$72,235 |
|
West Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Boynton Beach, FL Metropolitan Division |
655 |
1.35 |
3.15 |
$27.65 |
$57,475 |
|
FL, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota |
295 |
1.25 |
2.95 |
$26.65 |
$55,345 |
|
Rapid City, SD |
75 |
1.20 |
2.85 |
$25.65 |
$53,285 |
|
New Haven, CT |
315 |
1.20 |
2.80 |
$37.00 |
$76,855 |
|
Sioux Falls, SD |
155 |
1.15 |
2.75 |
$24.55 |
$50,995 |
|
Utica-Rome, NY |
135 |
1.10 |
2.60 |
$31.80 |
$66,125 |
|
Poughkeepsie-Newburgh-Middletown, NY |
255 |
1.10 |
2.55 |
$33.35 |
$69,285 |
|
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL |
155 |
1.05 |
2.50 |
$24.50 |
$50,865 |
|
Jackson, TN |
65 |
1.05 |
2.45 |
$27.90 |
$57,955 |
Minor areas with the highest number of Ultrasound Technicians:
|
Nonmetropolitan area |
No. of People Employed |
Ultrasound technicians per 100 jobs |
Industrial Concentration |
Average hourly pay |
Average Annual pay |
|
Eastern Texas nonmetropolitan area |
125 |
0.45 |
1.05 |
$26.50 |
$55,015 |
|
Kansas nonmetropolitan area |
115 |
0.35 |
0.75 |
$31.20 |
$64,835 |
|
Balance of Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area |
115 |
0.45 |
1.00 |
$24.60 |
$51,145 |
|
West Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area |
105 |
0.65 |
1.50 |
$34.40 |
$71,485 |
|
Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area |
105 |
0.65 |
1.50 |
$26.00 |
$53,955 |
Minor areas with the highest industrial concentration in this profession:
|
Nonmetropolitan area |
No. of People Employed |
Ultrasound technicians per 100 jobs |
Industrial Concentration |
Average hourly pay |
Average Annual pay |
|
Hammond nonmetropolitan area |
55 |
0.95 |
2.20 |
$24.60 |
$51,065 |
|
Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area |
55 |
0.80 |
1.85 |
$23.70 |
$49,205 |
|
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area |
85 |
0.75 |
1.80 |
$25.80 |
$53,615 |
|
Sussex County, Delaware nonmetropolitan area |
55 |
0.75 |
1.75 |
$23.40 |
$48,635 |
|
South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area |
95 |
0.75 |
1.75 |
$25.65 |
$53,345 |
