Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 
General Information
Description
Produce ultrasonic recordings of internal organs for use by physicians. Includes vascular technologists.
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People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit56.81%
- Private, not for profit31.61%
- Self-employed5.43%
- State and local government4.04%
- Federal government2.06%
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Health Science
Job Outlook
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$81,350
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$68,677
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Associate's degree 47%
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Post-secondary certificate 19%
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Bachelor's degree 16%
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First professional degree 16%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Psychology
- Administrative
- Physics
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