How Much Does an Ultrasound Tech Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$96,590
Ultrasound techs in the U.S. earn a median of $96,590 a year, or $46.44 an hour. Half of ultrasound techs earn more than $96,590 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $129,370.
Pay percentiles for ultrasound techs
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32.60 | $67,820 |
| 25th | $38.67 | $80,430 |
| 50th (median) | $46.44 | $96,590 |
| 75th | $51.41 | $106,930 |
| 90th | $62.20 | $129,370 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (SOC 29-2032). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for ultrasound techs
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $128,530 | $61.79 | +33% |
| Hawaii | $124,430 | $59.82 | +29% |
| Washington | $121,340 | $58.34 | +26% |
| Oregon | $120,220 | $57.80 | +24% |
| District of Columbia | $112,020 | $53.86 | +16% |
| Colorado | $108,410 | $52.12 | +12% |
| Massachusetts | $107,480 | $51.67 | +11% |
| Alaska | $105,670 | $50.81 | +9% |
| Vermont | $104,100 | $50.05 | +8% |
| New York | $103,920 | $49.96 | +8% |
| United States | $96,590 | $46.44 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many ultrasound techs are there?
BLS counts about 90,160 ultrasound techs employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Diagnostic Medical Sonographers”. The most jobs are in California (10,110), Texas (6,960) and New York (6,880).
The mean (average) annual wage is $97,240, higher than the median of $96,590.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $8,049
- Biweekly
- $3,715
- Weekly
- $1,858
- Daily (8 hours)
- $372
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do ultrasound techs make an hour?
The median hourly wage for ultrasound techs is $46.44. The middle 50% earn between $38.67 and $51.41 an hour.
Which state pays ultrasound techs the most?
California has the highest median wage for ultrasound techs at $128,530, +33% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for ultrasound techs?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of ultrasound techs earn less than $67,820 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.