What is the average salary range for ultrasound technicians?

The average salary range for ultrasound technicians is approximately $40,000 to $80,000 as of 2014, according to PayScale.com. The median pay is roughly $62,000 annually and $30 per hour, states BLS.gov.

The information on BLS.gov reflects statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor. However, Salary.com reports a median annual income of about $71,000 for ultrasound technicians, which potentially reflects new data gathered since the 2014 summary on BLS.gov.

Both websites report median annual salaries for ultrasound technicians with an associate degree, which is the typical entry level of education. Other factors influence the average annual salaries of ultrasound technicians, including higher levels of education, experience and placement within top institutions.