The following table shows the long-term salary trend for diagnostic medical sonographers from 1999 to 2016 in the United States. The statistical data in each year include the following salary figures:
- Mean hourly wage (Average hourly wage)
- Mean yearly wage (Average hourly wage)
- Median hourly wage
- Median yearly wage
Table of Sonographer Annual and Hourly Wage (1999 to 2016)
| Year | Mean Hourly Wage | Mean Annual Wage | Median Hourly Wage | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | $20.47 | $42,579 | $20.18 | $41,985 |
| 2000 | $21.56 | $44,846 | $21.02 | $43,712 |
| 2001 | $22.97 | $47,767 | $22.43 | $46,658 |
| 2002 | $23.51 | $48,909 | $23.09 | $48,031 |
| 2003 | $24.38 | $50,711 | $23.99 | $49,907 |
| 2004 | $25.78 | $53,623 | $25.26 | $52,539 |
| 2005 | $26.65 | $55,427 | $26.18 | $54,457 |
| 2006 | $27.95 | $58,139 | $27.53 | $57,267 |
| 2007 | $29.13 | $60,603 | $28.82 | $59,933 |
| 2008 | $30.13 | $62,669 | $29.82 | $62,018 |
| 2009 | $30.60 | $63,656 | $30.30 | $63,018 |
| 2010 | $31.20 | $64,904 | $30.96 | $64,390 |
| 2011 | $31.63 | $65,800 | $31.43 | $65,381 |
| 2012 | $31.90 | $66,360 | $31.66 | $65,860 |
| 2013 | $32.29 | $67,170 | $31.93 | $66,410 |
| 2014 | $32.88 | $68,390 | $32.47 | $67,530 |
| 2015 | $34.08 | $70,880 | $33.16 | $68,970 |
| 2016 | $34.49 | $71,750 | $33.00 | $69,650 |
The average hourly wage of Diagnostic medical sonographers has been increasing in the last years. From 1999 to 2016 the average annual wage for ultrasound technicians has been increased from $42,579 to $71,750. The median hourly wage for sonographers has increased over 63%, from $20.18 per hour in 1999 to $33 per hour in 2016. The median annual salary for diagnostic medical sonographers in 2016 was $69,650. The salary amount is much higher than $41,985, the median yearly wage in 1999. | See Job Openings
Sonography salaries have increased a lot in the past years. However, sonographers earn much higher in some states than the other states. It is also expected that sonographers will earn more in 2017. Check if you are in a high paying state now.
Do you know which factors affect sonography salaries? Read this article: 4 Factors Affecting Ultrasound Income.