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: It was followed by Oregon at $81,010 and Washington at $79,980. Massachusetts ranked fourth, with an average salary of $78,450 per year. The lowest-paying state was Alabama, where medical sonographers earned an average of $47,540 per year. 00:00
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Most ultrasound technologists work in general hospitals and reported an average annual income of $66,390 in 2012. Those working in physician's offices reported similar average earnings, at $66,900 per year. 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.