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Military Sonography Technicians
Median Salary
76,599
Workforce Count
803
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Sonography technicians must be knowledgeable about ultrasound physics. They operate medical radiology equipment while performing ultrasound examinations, which are commonly used to study a developing fetus, abdominal and pelvic organs, muscles and tendons, and the heart and blood vessels. Sonography technicians produce ultrasound diagnostic images while providing patient care for appropriate study and diagnosis. Sonography technicians balance patient interaction and technological performance while working cohesively with a healthcare team.
What is the work environment like?
Sonography technicians work in hospitals and clinics. In combat situations, they may work in mobile field hospitals. They follow strict safety procedures to minimize exposure to radiation.
How many people have this role in the Military?
803
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$116,198
2 Years
$70,411
6 Years
$116,198
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Sonography technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study, including practice with medical imaging equipment, and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training may include:
- Operation of diagnostic imaging equipment
- Image processing
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient care in radiology
- Medical ethics and law
- Principles of radiation protection
- Field radiography
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Customer and Personal Service
- English Language
- Psychology
- Administrative
- Physics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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