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$94K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+13%
Job Growth
90K+
Total Jobs
Uses ultrasound imaging equipment to create images of organs, tissues, and blood flow to help physicians diagnose medical conditions. Specializations include abdominal, obstetric, cardiac (echocardiography), and vascular sonography. Typically works in hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and OB/GYN offices.
$65K
Starting
$94K
Average
$123K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Associate's Degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Typically 2 years
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Entry-level positions and internships
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RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer)
Required to practiceAmerican Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS)
Field
Healthcare & Medicine
Required Degree
Associate's Degree
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+13%
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Pay range
$65K–$123K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+13%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
90K
in 2024
Faster than average
Above-average demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 90K to 102K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
Direct match. Same SOC as Ultrasound Technician (id 138). Median $89,340; **13% growth**.