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$88,125
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Sonographer is $88,125 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $81,138 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $6,987 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Sonographer | $88,125 /yr |
| Sonographer III | $81,901 /yr |
| Adjunct Sonographer |
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Some related job titles are Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Salaries with median pay of $79,582, Echo/Vascular Sonographer Salaries with median pay of $115,014, Ultrasound Salaries with median pay of $118,711, Cardiac Sonographer Salaries with median pay of $87,118.
Top Paying Companies
For a Sonographer in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Sonographer in United States. Employers include Kaiser Permanente, Providence and RadNet.
Top Paying Companies
For Sonographer in United States
| 1 | Kaiser Permanente | $116,125 | |
| 2 | Providence | $97,772 | |
| 3 | RadNet | $95,584 | |
| 4 | Pediatrix | $93,289 | |
| 5 | Invision Sally Jobe | $92,059 | |
| 6 | Vein Clinics of America | $90,696 | |
| 7 | Baylor Scott & White Health | $88,471 | |
| 8 | Aureus Medical Group | $84,575 | |
| 9 | Nationwide Therapy Group | $83,178 | |
| 10 | HCA Healthcare | $83,019 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Sonographer in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Sonographer in United States are Healthcare with a median total pay of $82,020 and Nonprofit & NGO with a median total pay of $79,290.
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Top paying companies in Healthcare for Sonographer are Kaiser Permanente, Providence, and RadNet.
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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Sonographer pay FAQ
The national average salary for a Sonographer is $81,138 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Sonographer salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 965 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Sonographer employees.
The highest salary for a Sonographer in United States is $126,815 per year.
The lowest salary for a Sonographer in United States is $51,914 per year.
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