Title: Baby Sonographer Salary | Work - Chron.com
Headings: Baby Sonographer Salary
Baby Sonographer Salary
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Education and Outlook

Content: in Oakland-Fremont-Hayward, $102,850; followed by Santa Rosa-Petaluma, at $95,810. But in Oklahoma City, the average salary was $64,650 and in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, $52,870,
Pay By Industry
The five top-paying industries for diagnostic sonographers, in 2012, according to the BLS, were colleges, universities and professional schools at an annual average salary of $74,940; outpatient care centers, at $72,200; management of companies and enterprises, at $71,580; specialty hospitals, except psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals, at $71,090; and employment services, at $70,120. Education and Outlook
Diagnostic medical sonographers must acquire formal education, such as an associate or bachelor's degree or a postsecondary certificate, from a college or a hospital program if they are already working in the health care field. Educational programs are divided into specialized fields. Becoming certified increases employment opportunities and is typically required for state licensure.