Title: What Is the Pay Rate for an Ultrasound Technologist? | Career Trend
Headings: What Is the Pay Rate for an Ultrasound Technologist?
What Is the Pay Rate for an Ultrasound Technologist?
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Content: Sonographers working in medical laboratories made slightly less at an average of $64,340 per year, while those employed by outpatient care centers averaged $72,200. Diagnostic medical sonographers working at colleges and universities reported the highest average income for their profession, at $74,940 per year. Employment Prospects
The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment opportunities for ultrasound techs to be excellent in coming years. Because ultrasound technology is evolving and increasingly being used in place of more expensive or invasive procedures, the need for trained sonographers is growing rapidly. The BLS expects the number of jobs for ultrasound technologists to grow 44 percent from 2010 to 2020, which is much higher than the 14 percent projected growth rate for all occupations. References
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Bureau of Labor Statistics: May 2012 Wages for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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