Sonography technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Sonography technician demographics by:
Sonography technician gender statistics
84.2% of sonography technicians are women and 15.8% of sonography technicians are men.
- Female, 84.2%
- Male, 15.8%
Sonography technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.2% |
| Male | 15.8% |
Sonography technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$78,329
Female income
$71,862
Sonography technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sonography technician positions over time. Currently, 84.2% of sonography technicians are female.
Sonography technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.38% | 76.62% |
| 2011 | 23.48% | 76.52% |
| 2012 | 24.42% | 75.58% |
| 2013 | 23.96% | 76.04% |
| 2014 | 24.79% | 75.21% |
| 2015 | 23.78% | 76.22% |
| 2016 | 25.15% | 74.85% |
| 2017 | 24.56% | 75.44% |
| 2018 | 17.78% | 82.22% |
| 2019 | 13.86% | 86.14% |
| 2020 | 14.90% | 85.10% |
| 2021 | 15.79% | 84.21% |
Sonography technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared sonography technicians 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% |
| Sonography Technician | 16% | 84% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Sonography technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sonography technicians is White, which makes up 72.0% of all sonography technicians. Comparatively, 10.4% of sonography technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 8.8% of sonography technicians 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%
Sonography technician race
| Sonography technician 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% |
Sonography technician race and ethnicity over time
See how sonography technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Sonography technician 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% |
Sonography technician wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american sonography technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White sonography technicians have the lowest average salary at $76,411.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,664 |
| White | $76,411 |
| Black or African American | $80,674 |
| Asian | $79,581 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $78,401 |
Average sonography technician age
See how the average age of sonography technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sonography technician 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 |
Sonography technician age breakdown
The average age of sonography technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the sonography technician population.
Sonography technician age breakdown
| Sonography Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Sonography technician educational attainment
The most common degree for sonography technicians is associate degree, with 53% of sonography technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 20% and diploma degree at 13%.
- Associate, 53%
- Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 13%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Sonography technicians by degree level
| Sonography technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 53% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 13% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Sonography technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sonography technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $88,204 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sonography technicians earn a median annual income of $78,378 compared to $71,252 for sonography technicians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $88,204 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,378 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,252 |
Sonography technician turnover and employment statistics
Sonography technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sonography technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Sonography technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sonography technician 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 sonography technician tenure
The average sonography technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 sonography technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Sonography technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 35% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Sonography technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sonography technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions Technician | 5.02% | 30,621 |
| Sonography Technician | 5.60% | - |
| Medical Technologist | 8.24% | 116,495 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |
Similar sonography technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Acquisitions Technician | 5.02% | 30,621 |
| Medical Technologist | 8.24% | 116,495 |
| Public Health Technician | 9.29% | 64,368 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Medical Radiation Dosimetrist | 21.93% | 48,089 |