How Much Do Sonographers Make an Hour?
Sonographers operate ultrasound machines to help diagnose medical conditions under a doctor's directive. They prepare the patient, watch the screen during the scan, adjust controls as needed and report findings to the requesting physician.
Basics
According to the PayScale Report as of September 2010, sonographers make a base hourly rate of $22.56 to $32.18 per hour, with overtime of $33.32 to $48.18. Adding bonuses and profit sharing equals a total annual salary range of $46,933 to $68,733.
Experience
New sonographers receive $35,000 to $50,333 per year. At one to four years of experience, they receive $39,341 to $59,023, and at five to nine years, they get $44,176 to $65,000. At 10 to 19 years, they make $54,994 to $72,653, and at 20 years or more, they earn $59,726 to $81,383.
Location
Earnings vary by salary with Seattle offering the highest rates at $54,045 to $92,845, followed by Orlando at $29,479 to $81,310. At the lower end are Miami at $27,500 to $56,820 and Atlanta at $39,663 to $65,837.
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