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Extern-ultrasound technologist demographics and statistics in the US

Extern-ultrasound technologist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates extern-ultrasound technologist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our extern-ultrasound technologist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about extern-ultrasound technologists after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 35,832 extern-ultrasound technologists currently employed in the United States.
  • 85.1% of all extern-ultrasound technologists are women, while 14.9% are men.
  • The average extern-ultrasound technologist age is 43 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of extern-ultrasound technologists is White (72.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.4%), Asian (8.8%) and Unknown (4.4%).
  • In 2022, women earned 90% of what men earned.
  • 6% of all extern-ultrasound technologists are LGBT.
  • Extern-ultrasound technologists are 86% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Extern-ultrasound technologist demographics by:

Extern-ultrasound technologist gender statistics

85.1% of extern-ultrasound technologists are women and 14.9% of extern-ultrasound technologists are men.
  • Female, 85.1%
  • Male, 14.9%

Extern-ultrasound technologist gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female85.1%
Male14.9%

Extern-ultrasound technologist gender pay gap

Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male income
$74,300
female-income
Female income
$66,533

Extern-ultrasound technologist gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in extern-ultrasound technologist positions over time. Currently, 85.1% of extern-ultrasound technologists are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Extern-ultrasound technologist gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201022.11%77.89%
201122.20%77.80%
201223.11%76.89%
201322.67%77.33%
201423.46%76.54%
201522.49%77.51%
201623.81%76.19%
201723.24%76.76%
201816.74%83.26%
201913.02%86.98%
202014.01%85.99%
202114.85%85.15%

Extern-ultrasound technologist related jobs gender ratio

We compared extern-ultrasound technologists 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 titleMaleFemale
Radiographer, Mammographer2%98%
Mammographer3%97%
Lead Mammographer3%97%
Extern-Ultrasound Technologist15%85%
Driver/Technician93%7%
Armorer Technician95%5%
Guitar Technician96%4%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Guitar Technician
Armorer Technician
Driver/Technician
Extern-Ultrasound Technologist
Lead Mammographer
Mammographer
Radiographer, Mammographer
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Extern-ultrasound technologist demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among extern-ultrasound technologists is White, which makes up 72.0% of all extern-ultrasound technologists. Comparatively, 10.4% of extern-ultrasound technologists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of extern-ultrasound technologists 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%

Extern-ultrasound technologist race

Extern-ultrasound technologist racePercentages
White72.0%
Hispanic or Latino10.4%
Asian8.8%
Unknown4.4%
Black or African American4.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.2%

Extern-ultrasound technologist race and ethnicity over time

See how extern-ultrasound technologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

Extern-ultrasound technologist race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201079.35%5.47%4.97%7.96%
201180.60%6.60%4.10%6.83%
201279.84%6.43%4.42%7.44%
201377.40%7.29%4.48%8.95%
201479.52%5.77%4.37%8.35%
201577.76%5.80%6.03%8.36%
201677.95%5.42%6.08%8.58%
201776.69%5.72%6.02%9.53%
201877.64%4.79%7.09%8.58%
201978.89%3.82%6.92%8.83%
202075.81%2.81%8.18%9.89%
202171.98%4.17%8.77%10.39%

Extern-ultrasound technologist wage gap by race

According to our data, black or african american extern-ultrasound technologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White extern-ultrasound technologists have the lowest average salary at $71,976.
$78,000
$76,000
$74,000
$72,000
$70,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$72,283
White$71,976
Black or African American$77,161
Asian$75,825
Hispanic or Latino$74,387

Average extern-ultrasound technologist age

See how the average age of extern-ultrasound technologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Extern-ultrasound technologist age by race and gender

RaceMale ageFemale age
Unknown41
White4442
Black or African American45
Asian3941
Hispanic or Latino4641

Extern-ultrasound technologist age breakdown

The average age of extern-ultrasound technologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the extern-ultrasound technologist population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Extern-ultrasound technologist age breakdown

Extern-Ultrasound Technologist YearsPercentages
40+ years60%
30-40 years29%
20-30 years12%

Extern-ultrasound technologist educational attainment

The most common degree for extern-ultrasound technologists is associate degree, with 47% of extern-ultrasound technologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 34% and bachelor's degree degree at 7%.
  • Associate, 47%
  • Bachelor's, 34%
  • Diploma, 7%
  • High School Diploma, 4%
  • Other Degrees, 8%

Extern-ultrasound technologists by degree level

Extern-ultrasound technologist degreePercentages
Associate47%
Bachelor's34%
Diploma7%
High School Diploma4%
Other Degrees8%

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Extern-ultrasound technologist wage gap by degree level

According to the data, extern-ultrasound technologists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,507 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, extern-ultrasound technologists earn a median annual income of $74,359 compared to $65,811 for extern-ultrasound technologists with an Associate degree.
$91,000
$86,000
$81,000
$76,000
$71,000
$66,000
$61,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$86,507
Bachelor's Degree$74,359
Some College/ Associate Degree$65,811
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Extern-ultrasound technologist employment statistics

Most extern-ultrasound technologists work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where extern-ultrasound technologists work

Below, you can see the size of companies where extern-ultrasound technologists work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Extern-ultrasound technologist jobs by employer size

Company sizePercentages
< 50 employees7%
50 - 100 employees14%
100 - 500 employees23%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees35%
> 10,000 employees10%

Extern-ultrasound technologist jobs by company type

Employees with the extern-ultrasound technologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most extern-ultrasound technologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Extern-ultrasound technologist jobs by sector

Company typePercentages
Education6%
Public5%
Private86%
Government3%

Extern-ultrasound technologist jobs by industry

The most common industries for extern-ultrasound technologists are health care, education and pharmaceutical.

Health Care

Education

Pharmaceutical

Retail

Government

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Extern-ultrasound technologist turnover and employment statistics

Extern-ultrasound technologist unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for extern-ultrasound technologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Extern-ultrasound technologist unemployment rate by year

YearExtern-ultrasound technologist unemployment rate
20103.51%
20112.80%
20123.25%
20132.92%
20141.78%
20151.54%
20161.51%
20171.26%
20180.33%
20190.31%
20202.45%
20212.12%

Average extern-ultrasound technologist tenure

The average extern-ultrasound technologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,521 extern-ultrasound technologists resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Extern-ultrasound technologist tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year80%
1-2 years14%
3-4 years1%
5-7 years3%
8-10 years2%
11+ years1%

Extern-ultrasound technologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of extern-ultrasound technologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job titleLGBTJob openings
Microfilm Technician5.02%48,061
Extern-Ultrasound Technologist5.60%-
Facility Manager, Histology8.24%6,214
Medical Records Manager9.29%54,997
Licensed Dispensing Optician12.53%14,001
Anesthesia Technician12.80%78,132
Nuclear Medicine Specialist21.93%12,512

Similar extern-ultrasound technologist jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job openings
Microfilm Technician5.02%48,061
Facility Manager, Histology8.24%6,214
Medical Records Manager9.29%54,997
Licensed Dispensing Optician12.53%14,001
Anesthesia Technician12.80%78,132
Nuclear Medicine Specialist21.93%12,512

Foreign languages spoken by extern-ultrasound technologists

The most common foreign language among extern-ultrasound technologists is Spanish at 60.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 6.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
  • Spanish, 60.6%
  • Russian, 6.4%
  • Chinese, 4.3%
  • Portuguese, 3.2%
  • Hindi, 3.2%
  • Other, 22.3%

Extern-ultrasound technologist languages spoken

Foreign languagePercentages
Spanish60.6%
Russian6.4%
Chinese4.3%
Portuguese3.2%
Hindi3.2%
Other22.3%

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Extern-ultrasound technologist location demographics

Which city has the most Extern-Ultrasound Technologists?

By looking through more than 1,521 resumes, we found that the most popular places for extern-ultrasound technologists are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Extern-Ultrasound Technologists

Extern-ultrasound technologist jobs by state

RankStateNumber of jobsAverage salary
1Florida1,670$64,308
2Texas1,336$69,823
3California1,232$98,130
4New York984$71,037
5Pennsylvania827$61,375
6Massachusetts803$76,599
7Georgia801$60,894
8New Jersey652$67,466
9North Carolina641$59,813
10Indiana595$55,060
11Illinois571$60,801
12Ohio564$59,922
13Michigan532$58,150
14Washington511$79,778
15Virginia511$57,676
16Tennessee499$59,864
17Arizona482$66,788
18Colorado372$65,110
19Maryland360$65,441
20Missouri347$53,884
21Louisiana339$59,278
22South Carolina335$50,921
23Wisconsin281$54,296
24Alabama277$47,984
25Connecticut274$75,262
26Oregon261$82,381
27Kentucky261$59,782
28Minnesota248$54,370
29Arkansas229$68,514
30Kansas203$60,127
31Mississippi197$63,859
32Oklahoma192$63,355
33Iowa173$49,193
34New Hampshire165$51,243
35Utah158$55,151
36Nebraska145$59,388
37Nevada141$75,334
38Maine131$62,910
39New Mexico129$76,564
40Montana112$63,700
41West Virginia105$55,501
42Idaho101$75,234
43District of Columbia99$72,945
44Rhode Island96$78,387
45North Dakota93$44,736
46South Dakota74$47,360
47Vermont68$68,960
48Alaska65$74,392
49Delaware61$67,611
50Wyoming49$59,390
51Hawaii35$55,197

Where are extern-ultrasound technologists in high demand?

Extern-ultrasound technologists are in high demand in Valparaiso, IN. There are currently 1 job openings for extern-ultrasound technologists here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country extern-ultrasound technologists are in the most demand.
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