Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer gender statistics
84.6% of registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers are women and 15.4% of registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers are men.
- Female, 84.6%
- Male, 15.4%
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.6% |
| Male | 15.4% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,044
Female income
$75,540
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer positions over time. Currently, 84.6% of registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers are female.
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22.83% | 77.17% |
| 2011 | 22.93% | 77.07% |
| 2012 | 23.85% | 76.15% |
| 2013 | 23.41% | 76.59% |
| 2014 | 24.22% | 75.78% |
| 2015 | 23.23% | 76.77% |
| 2016 | 24.58% | 75.42% |
| 2017 | 23.99% | 76.01% |
| 2018 | 17.33% | 82.67% |
| 2019 | 13.49% | 86.51% |
| 2020 | 14.52% | 85.48% |
| 2021 | 15.38% | 84.62% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered diagnostic cardiac 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% |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer | 15% | 85% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers is White, which makes up 72.0% of all registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers. Comparatively, 10.4% of registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of registered diagnostic cardiac 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%
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer race
| Registered diagnostic cardiac 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% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer race and ethnicity over time
See how registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered diagnostic cardiac 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% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers have the lowest average salary at $80,812.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,106 |
| White | $80,812 |
| Black or African American | $85,780 |
| Asian | $84,504 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,128 |
Average registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer age
See how the average age of registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Registered diagnostic cardiac 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 |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer age breakdown
The average age of registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer population.
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer age breakdown
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer educational attainment
- Associate, 54%
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers by degree level
| Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 54% |
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $94,619 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers earn a median annual income of $83,101 compared to $74,837 for registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $94,619 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $83,101 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $74,837 |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer employment statistics
Company size where registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers work.
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 10% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer turnover and employment statistics
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered diagnostic cardiac 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 registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer tenure
The average registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 73 registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 18% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered diagnostic cardiac 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Associate | 5.02% | 50,865 |
| Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer | 5.60% | - |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 9.29% | 32,292 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Similar registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist Associate | 5.02% | 50,865 |
| Cytology Supervisor | 8.24% | 1,452 |
| Reimbursement Specialist | 9.29% | 32,292 |
| Optical Technician | 12.53% | 29,866 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 12.80% | 78,132 |
| Supervisor Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 12,974 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers
The most common foreign language among registered diagnostic cardiac sonographers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Thai at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Thai, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Thai | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |