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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Job Information

Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Information

  • Job opportunities should be favorable.
  • Employment will grow as sonography becomes an increasingly attractive alternative to radiological procedures.
  • Hospitals employed about 59 percent of all sonographers.
  • Sonographers may receive education and training in hospitals, vocational-technical institutions, colleges or universities, or the Armed Forces.

Statistics

Personality I'm a problem solver
Salary $65,210/yr ($32.61/hr)
Job Outlook Average
Education Associates Degree