Title: Highest Paid Field for Sonography Technicians | Work - Chron.com
Headings: Highest Paid Field for Sonography Technicians
Highest Paid Field for Sonography Technicians
Educational Background
Cardiac Sonographer
College and University Sonographers
Outpatient Care Sonographers

Content: The American Society of Echocardiography reported the average hourly wage for cardiac sonographers was $34.05 in 2010. For comparison purposes, the average sonographer salary across all specialties was $66,360 in 2013, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. College and University Sonographers
The BLS also reports that diagnostic medical sonographers employed by colleges, universities and professional schools earned the most as a group, taking in an average salary of $74,940 in 2012. It should be noted that only around 600 sonographers were employed by colleges and universities in 2012, compared to 34,290 employed at general medical and surgical hospitals. Outpatient Care Sonographers
According to the BLS, sonographers employed at outpatient care centers also came out on the high end of the pay scale, earning an average salary of $72,200 in 2012. Sonographers who work at outpatient care centers, however, often have to work the evening or night shift. Around 1,300 sonographers were employed at outpatient care centers in 2012. ‒‒:‒‒
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OOH -- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OES -- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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