Cardiac/vascular sonographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Cardiac/vascular sonographer demographics by:
Cardiac/vascular sonographer gender statistics
69.3% of cardiac/vascular sonographers are women and 30.7% of cardiac/vascular sonographers are men.
- Female, 69.3%
- Male, 30.7%
Cardiac/vascular sonographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 69.3% |
| Male | 30.7% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,345
Female income
$85,287
Cardiac/vascular sonographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cardiac/vascular sonographer positions over time. Currently, 69.3% of cardiac/vascular sonographers are female.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 41.86% | 58.14% |
| 2011 | 41.99% | 58.01% |
| 2012 | 43.25% | 56.75% |
| 2013 | 42.64% | 57.36% |
| 2014 | 43.74% | 56.26% |
| 2015 | 42.39% | 57.61% |
| 2016 | 44.22% | 55.78% |
| 2017 | 43.44% | 56.56% |
| 2018 | 33.77% | 66.23% |
| 2019 | 27.51% | 72.49% |
| 2020 | 29.23% | 70.77% |
| 2021 | 30.67% | 69.33% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared cardiac/vascular sonographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer | 31% | 69% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Cardiac/vascular sonographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cardiac/vascular sonographers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all cardiac/vascular sonographers. Comparatively, 10.4% of cardiac/vascular sonographers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of cardiac/vascular sonographers are Asian.
- White, 72.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.4%
- Asian, 8.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Cardiac/vascular sonographer race
| Cardiac/vascular sonographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.4% |
| Asian | 8.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer race and ethnicity over time
See how cardiac/vascular sonographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.35% | 5.47% | 4.97% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 80.60% | 6.60% | 4.10% | 6.83% |
| 2012 | 79.84% | 6.43% | 4.42% | 7.44% |
| 2013 | 77.40% | 7.29% | 4.48% | 8.95% |
| 2014 | 79.52% | 5.77% | 4.37% | 8.35% |
| 2015 | 77.76% | 5.80% | 6.03% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 77.95% | 5.42% | 6.08% | 8.58% |
| 2017 | 76.69% | 5.72% | 6.02% | 9.53% |
| 2018 | 77.64% | 4.79% | 7.09% | 8.58% |
| 2019 | 78.89% | 3.82% | 6.92% | 8.83% |
| 2020 | 75.81% | 2.81% | 8.18% | 9.89% |
| 2021 | 71.98% | 4.17% | 8.77% | 10.39% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american cardiac/vascular sonographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cardiac/vascular sonographers have the lowest average salary at $90,952.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,268 |
| White | $90,952 |
| Black or African American | $96,275 |
| Asian | $94,909 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,435 |
Average cardiac/vascular sonographer age
See how the average age of cardiac/vascular sonographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cardiac/vascular sonographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 44 | 42 |
| Black or African American | 45 | |
| Asian | 39 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 | 41 |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer age breakdown
The average age of cardiac/vascular sonographers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the cardiac/vascular sonographer population.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer age breakdown
| Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer educational attainment
The most common degree for cardiac/vascular sonographers is associate degree, with 46% of cardiac/vascular sonographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 8%.
- Associate, 46%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Cardiac/vascular sonographers by degree level
| Cardiac/vascular sonographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 46% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Cardiac/vascular sonographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cardiac/vascular sonographers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,709 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cardiac/vascular sonographers earn a median annual income of $93,406 compared to $84,530 for cardiac/vascular sonographers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,709 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,406 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $84,530 |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer employment statistics
Company size where cardiac/vascular sonographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cardiac/vascular sonographers work.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer jobs by industry
The most common industries for cardiac/vascular sonographers are health care, professional and education.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 67% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer turnover and employment statistics
Cardiac/vascular sonographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cardiac/vascular sonographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cardiac/vascular sonographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.51% |
| 2011 | 2.80% |
| 2012 | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1.78% |
| 2015 | 1.54% |
| 2016 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 1.26% |
| 2018 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 2.12% |
Average cardiac/vascular sonographer tenure
The average cardiac/vascular sonographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 114 cardiac/vascular sonographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Cardiac/vascular sonographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Cardiac/vascular sonographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cardiac/vascular sonographers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Cardiac/Vascular Sonographer | 5.60% | - |
| Mechanical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 61,287 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar cardiac/vascular sonographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Med Technician | 5.02% | 141,154 |
| Mechanical Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 61,287 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Optical Dispenser | 12.53% | 6,198 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by cardiac/vascular sonographers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Vietnamese, 25.0%
Cardiac/vascular sonographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Vietnamese | 25.0% |
