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| soc | 29-2032 |
| title | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
| onet code | 29-2032.00 |
| description | Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 86,460 |
| a mean | 92,550 |
| a median | 89,340 |
| a pct10 | 64,760 |
| a pct25 | 78,080 |
| a pct75 | 103,630 |
| a pct90 | 123,170 |
| h mean | 44 |
| h median | 42 |
The day-to-day work of a diagnostic medical sonographers typically centers on observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.54 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working diagnostic medical sonographers, the most common entry qualification is a Associate's Degree (or other 2 (47.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 34% of incumbents. Entry pathways are mixed; a meaningful minority enters without a four-year degree.
Median annual pay is highest in Hawaii at $122,030 and lowest in Alabama at $66,340 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Hawaii, California, Oregon, Washington, District of Columbia) average $112,918. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $122,030 | $116,050 | $95,830 | $131,030 | 220 |
| California | $120,840 | $118,950 | $58,240 | $173,790 | 9,240 |
| Oregon | $108,230 | $105,320 | $65,620 | $130,860 | 1,160 |
| Washington | $107,360 | $106,080 | $50,590 | $139,160 | 2,060 |
| District of Columbia | $106,130 | $105,210 | $86,280 | $123,760 | 180 |
| Colorado | $104,810 | $102,870 | $81,980 | $126,020 | 1,480 |
| Massachusetts | $104,130 | $107,690 | $84,310 | $132,450 | 2,120 |
| Alaska | $103,160 | $94,410 | $51,950 | $128,850 | 240 |
| Connecticut | $102,850 | $101,570 | $77,390 | $124,550 | 1,030 |
| New York | $101,930 | $100,210 | $79,150 | $122,400 | 7,080 |
| Vermont | $101,630 | $97,930 | $76,840 | $124,670 | 130 |
| Arizona | $101,100 | $99,370 | $79,040 | $125,590 | 1,790 |
| Minnesota | $101,100 | $99,110 | $82,120 | $111,110 | 1,510 |
| Wisconsin | $100,730 | $100,290 | $80,970 | $120,160 | 1,480 |
| New Hampshire | $100,110 | $101,930 | $73,840 | $132,020 | 330 |
| New Jersey | $99,940 | $101,140 | $79,660 | $129,480 | 3,160 |
| Rhode Island | $99,650 | $98,540 | $78,390 | $115,890 | 380 |
| Illinois | $97,810 | $94,850 | $75,480 | $119,650 | 3,500 |
| Idaho | $97,480 | $91,690 | $74,200 | $107,790 | 580 |
| Montana | $97,000 | $94,650 | $77,670 | $111,270 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $95,650 | $92,260 | $63,960 | $128,990 | 120 |
| Maryland | $95,120 | $92,610 | $69,180 | $114,130 | 1,800 |
| Nevada | $94,370 | $94,210 | $77,820 | $120,650 | 470 |
| Missouri | $91,440 | $91,070 | $71,370 | $109,650 | 1,500 |
| Utah | $91,140 | $92,860 | $74,220 | $116,450 | 660 |
| Virginia | $89,430 | $89,540 | $62,400 | $118,200 | 2,280 |
| Kansas | $88,170 | $89,010 | $69,790 | $109,180 | 740 |
| Delaware | $87,840 | $93,360 | $77,620 | $111,740 | 210 |
| Maine | $85,790 | $86,140 | $65,220 | $103,050 | 390 |
| Texas | $84,900 | $85,030 | $62,830 | $104,200 | 6,110 |
| Indiana | $84,410 | $85,000 | $65,870 | $101,150 | 1,180 |
| New Mexico | $84,150 | $83,760 | $49,690 | $104,540 | 300 |
| Iowa | $83,890 | $84,540 | $69,630 | $100,120 | 700 |
| North Dakota | $83,860 | $86,030 | $72,420 | $98,660 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $83,480 | $84,690 | $64,730 | $102,140 | 3,070 |
| Florida | $81,240 | $82,590 | $64,540 | $99,840 | 6,560 |
| Ohio | $80,950 | $81,960 | $63,120 | $99,260 | 3,010 |
| South Carolina | $80,490 | $80,030 | $66,520 | $94,270 | 1,270 |
| Oklahoma | $80,470 | $80,270 | $65,120 | $98,910 | 980 |
| Kentucky | $80,320 | $78,610 | $56,160 | $100,320 | 910 |
| Michigan | $80,300 | $78,660 | $64,670 | $91,250 | 3,090 |
| Georgia | $80,230 | $79,940 | $58,270 | $101,660 | 2,430 |
| Pennsylvania | $79,660 | $81,860 | $63,900 | $102,550 | 3,250 |
| Tennessee | $79,480 | $76,750 | $51,240 | $99,470 | 2,160 |
| Nebraska | $79,250 | $82,920 | $66,620 | $100,740 | 690 |
| Arkansas | $78,500 | $77,820 | $63,970 | $96,540 | 500 |
| Louisiana | $76,400 | $73,390 | $47,690 | $95,020 | 1,120 |
| South Dakota | $74,880 | $71,360 | $49,160 | $91,820 | 380 |
| Mississippi | $73,440 | $71,850 | $55,910 | $85,430 | 680 |
| West Virginia | $73,410 | $74,670 | $61,420 | $95,680 | 560 |
| Alabama | $66,340 | $66,820 | $47,350 | $82,940 | 1,190 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for diagnostic medical sonographers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Cardiac Sonographer or Cardiovascular Sonographer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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