# Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

SOC 29-2032. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/diagnostic-medical-sonographers

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $96,590 (middle half $80,430–$106,930; BLS May 2025)
- Ages 25-34: median $68,022; 56% hold a bachelor's or higher (Census ACS 2020-2024)
- Jobs 2025-35: 13.9%; ~6k openings a year; typical entry: Associate's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)
- Medical Technologies Technicians: 24% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/allied-health-imaging-therapy-tech, https://educationguide.com/degrees/medical-laboratory-science)
- Biology: 7% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biology)
- Physical Fitness Parks Recreation And Leisure: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/kinesiology-exercise-science, https://educationguide.com/degrees/parks-recreation-and-leisure-studies)
- General Medical And Health Services: 4% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/health-sciences)
- Nursing: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/nursing)
- Psychology: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/psychology)
- Business Management And Administration: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/business-administration)
- Multi-Disciplinary Or General Science: 3% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/biological-and-physical-sciences)
- Medical Assisting Services: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/dental-support-services-and-allied-professions)
- Health And Medical Administrative Services: 2% (https://educationguide.com/degrees/health-administration)

## Median wage by state
- AK: $105,670
- AL: $68,180
- AR: $81,500
- AZ: $100,040
- CA: $128,530
- CO: $108,410
- CT: $103,230
- DC: $112,020
- DE: $98,530
- FL: $82,940
- GA: $83,250
- HI: $124,430
- IA: $86,480
- ID: $99,920
- IL: $100,660
- IN: $85,040
- KS: $96,310
- KY: $91,230
- LA: $80,710
- MA: $107,480
- MD: $99,210
- ME: $95,230
- MI: $82,490
- MN: $102,850
- MO: $100,130
- MS: $76,520
- MT: $101,000
- NC: $86,010
- ND: $84,340
- NE: $82,670
- NH: $103,760
- NJ: $103,150
- NM: $87,210
- NV: $95,980
- NY: $103,920
- OH: $82,870
- OK: $83,670
- OR: $120,220
- PA: $82,710
- PR: $38,090
- RI: $92,820
- SC: $83,290
- SD: $80,820
- TN: $80,640
- TX: $92,580
- UT: $100,100
- VA: $95,660
- VT: $104,100
- WA: $121,340
- WI: $102,090
- WV: $76,820
- WY: $100,650

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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