Title: Career Information: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Headings: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
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Earnings and Salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Annual Salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Hourly Wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Content: Job opportunities for diagnostic medical sonographers are good with growth in the industry and also from sonographers retiring or leaving the field entirely. Opportunities for diagnostic medical sonographers will also vary by geographic area. Those sonographers who have multiple specialties or credentials will also have the best prospects for future jobs. Earnings and Salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
The median annual wages of diagnostic medical sonographers are $63,010. The middle 50 percent of sonographers earn wages between $53,110 and $74,400 a year. The lowest 10 percent earn less than $43,990, and the highest 10 percent earn more than $85,950. Annual Salary for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
On average, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn $63,010 per year. 10% 25% 75% 90% $43,990/yr $53,110/yr $74,400/yr $85,950/yr
Hourly Wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
On average, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers earn $30.30 per hour. 10% 25% 75% 90% $21.15 $25.53 $35.77 $41.32
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook