Title: Detail Occupational Guide
Headings: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California
What Would I Do?
Important Tasks and Related Skills
Working Conditions
Will This Job Fit Me?
What Wages and Benefits Can I Expect?
Wages
Benefits
What is the Job Outlook?
Projections of Employment
How Do I Qualify?
Education, Training, and Other Requirements
Experience
Early Career Planning
Work Study Programs
Continuing Education
Certification
Where Can I Find Training?
Where Would I Work?
Finding a Job
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Content: Results-oriented individuals who are independent workers and like to make their own decisions, should enjoy this type of job. Sonographers need good communication and interpersonal skills because they must be able to explain technical procedures to their patients, some of whom may be nervous or ill, about the exam or the problems it may reveal. Good hand-eye coordination is particularly important for obtaining quality images. What Wages and Benefits Can I Expect? Wages
The median wage in 2020 for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in California was $100,174 annually, or $48.16 hourly. The median is the point at which half of the workers earn more and half earn less. Change to Hourly Wages
Annual Wages for 2020
Low
(25th percentile)
Median
(50th percentile)
High
(75th percentile)
California
$84,392
$100,174
$125,097
Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2020 Wages do not reflect self-employment. View Wages for All Areas
Change to Annual Wages
Hourly Wages for 2020
Low
(25th percentile)
Median
(50th percentile)
High
(75th percentile)
California
$40.57
$48.16
$60.14
Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey, 2020.