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Ultrasound technician salary in Alabama

Updated November 1, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$68,180median pay per year in Alabama, or $32.78 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $51,700lowest 10% earn less
  2. $61,76025th percentile
  3. $68,180median
  4. $78,32075th percentile
  5. $83,220top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[2]US median for this job, $96,590[3]

The median pay for ultrasound technicians in Alabama was $68,180 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $28,410 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in AL
1,510[4]
Rank by median pay
51 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−29.4%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Alabama?

The median is the middle of the pay range. Half of ultrasound technicians in Alabama earned more than $68,180 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $32.78 an hour[1]. The average was $69,160 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for ultrasound technicians was $96,590[3]. Alabama's figure was 29.4% lower[6]. Alabama had the 51st highest median among the 50 states and DC, the lowest of all[5]. Compared with all jobs in Alabama, where the median was $45,670[8], ultrasound technicians earned $22,510 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of ultrasound technicians in Alabama earned less than $51,700[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $83,220[2]. Among metro areas, Columbus, GA-AL had the highest median at $80,310[10]. The data counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

Alabama vs US pay

Pay for ultrasound technicians in Alabama next to the national figures[1][3].

ALUS
Median per year$68,180[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$32.78[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$51,700[2]$67,820[12]
Top 10% earn more than$83,220[2]$129,370[12]
Jobs1,510[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Alabama

Metro areas in Alabama with the most jobs for ultrasound technicians, and the median pay in each[13]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Birmingham, AL[13]$69,890450
Mobile, AL$68,090220
Huntsville, AL$68,100150
Montgomery, AL$68,180120
Columbus, GA-AL$80,31090
Tuscaloosa, AL$69,04080
Dothan, AL$62,62070
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL$66,27060

Pay in nearby states

Median pay for ultrasound technicians in the states that border Alabama, highest first[14].

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$83,2502,700
Florida$82,9406,670
Tennessee$80,6401,880
Mississippi$76,520700

Median pay for ultrasound technicians in every state

Job outlook and training

Across the US, jobs for ultrasound technicians are projected to grow 13.9% from 2025 to 2035[15]. BLS does not publish this projection by state. The typical education for entry is: associate's degree[16].

How to become one: steps, training and duties

Frequently asked questions

How much does an ultrasound technician make in Alabama?
The median pay for ultrasound technicians in Alabama was $68,180 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $69,160[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Alabama?
The median was $32.78 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $24.85 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $40.01[2][17].
Which city in Alabama pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Columbus, GA-AL had the highest median of the 10 metro areas with a published figure, at $80,310 a year[10].
Is Alabama a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Alabama had the 51st highest median annual wage for ultrasound technicians out of the 50 states and DC, the lowest of all[5]. Its median was 29.4% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Alabama?
Across the US, the typical education for entry is an associate's degree, with no related work experience needed[16]. This is a national figure, not an Alabama one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama was $68,180 per year and $32.78 per hour. Half of these workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama: 10th percentile $51,700, 25th percentile $61,760, 75th percentile $78,320, 90th percentile $83,220. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less, the 90th means 10% earned more. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the US as a whole was $96,590 per year and $46.44 per hour, with about 90,160 jobs nationwide. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 1,510 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Alabama had the 51st highest median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers out of the 50 states and DC with a published median (the lowest of all). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama ($68,180) was $28,410 (29.4%) lower than the US median ($96,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama was $69,160 per year and $33.25 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Alabama was $45,670. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama was $22,510 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,670). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 10 metro areas in or partly in Alabama with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Columbus, GA-AL had the highest median annual wage, $80,310. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in the US: 10th percentile $67,820, 25th percentile $80,430, 75th percentile $106,930, 90th percentile $129,370. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in states that border Alabama (highest first): Georgia $83,250; Florida $82,940; Tennessee $80,640; Mississippi $76,520. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state): employment of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is projected to grow 13.9% nationwide from 2025 to 2035, with about 6,000 openings a year on average. All occupations are projected to grow 3.5%. BLS Employment Projections
  16. BLS Employment Projections (US, not by state), typical path into Diagnostic Medical Sonographers: education needed for entry: Associate's degree; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: None. BLS Employment Projections
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Alabama: 10th percentile $24.85, 25th percentile $29.69, 75th percentile $37.65, 90th percentile $40.01. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Alabama. Job outlook and entry requirements are national (US) figures: BLS does not publish them by state in our sources. Figures labelled “CareerFacts calculation” are simple differences between the BLS numbers shown.