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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

29-2032 Diagnostic Medical Sonographers



Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 9017$46.25/hr$39.40/hr$41.73/hr$46.43/hr$50.71/hr$52.72/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services50$46.60/hr
Education and Health Services1,460$49.30/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State 10$43.45/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30$38.44/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 50$42.31/hr8.9%
Southeast Balance of State 50$41.30/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 60$41.47/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 60$47.91/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 70$46.02/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 80$45.64/hr12.0%
Northwest Balance of State 80$47.14/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 90$46.43/hr14.0%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 100$40.89/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 130$47.00/hr15.7%
Rochester MN MSA 210$48.35/hrN/A
Southeast Minnesota 260$48.35/hr15.5%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 880$50.70/hr14.1%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 940$50.71/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,510$49.30/hr14.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 910$33.87/hr4.9%
Radiation Therapists 220$47.47/hr2.1%
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians 4,250$39.48/hr5.4%
Respiratory Therapists 1,190$42.93/hr14.0%
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 180$50.64/hr0.6%
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 750$48.59/hr10.4%


  • Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.
  • Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
  • Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.
  • Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.
  • Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.
  • Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.
  • Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.
  • Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.
  • Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.
  • Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.