Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians.
About the profession
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
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Occupation on screen: Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (O*NET 29-2032.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Diagnostic Medical Sonographers role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Diagnostic Medical Sonographer → Practitioner Diagnostic Medical Sonographer → Senior Practitioner Diagnostic Medical Sonographer → Lead Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$116K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $63,680 - $76,835/year With equity/bonuses: $70,048 - $92,202 Top markets (SF/NYC): $73,232 - $92,202 Execute core tasks using Active Listening…
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $44,576 - $69,152 Year 2-3: Junior level $76,835 - $85,491 Year 4-6: Mid level $85,491 - $92,690 Year 7-10: Senior level $92,690 - $108,302 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Active Listening and Reading Comprehension You communicate…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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