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Ultrasound technician salary in Florida

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$82,940median pay per year in Florida, or $39.88 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $66,230lowest 10% earn less
  2. $78,19025th percentile
  3. $82,940median
  4. $97,58075th percentile
  5. $103,570top 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 Florida was $82,940 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $13,650 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in FL
6,670[4]
Rank by median pay
40 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−14.1%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Florida?

Half of the ultrasound technicians in Florida earned more than $82,940 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $39.88 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher, at $85,990 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $96,590[3], so Florida came in 14.1% lower[6]. Florida had the 40th highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all occupations in Florida was $47,880[8], and ultrasound technicians earned $35,060 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $66,230, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $103,570[2]. The middle half of workers fell between $78,190 and $97,580[2].

Among Florida metro areas with a published median, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota had the highest, at $86,940[10]. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach had 1,910 jobs, the highest count in the metro list and a median of $86,250[11]. These figures cover wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed, and they do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Florida vs US pay

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

FLUS
Median per year$82,940[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$39.88[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$66,230[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$103,570[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs6,670[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Florida

Metro areas in Florida with the most jobs for ultrasound technicians, and the median pay in each[11].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL[11]$86,2501,910
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL$82,1201,090
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$83,310930
Jacksonville, FL$84,470530
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL$82,940320
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL$86,940230
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL$80,790210
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL$84,120210

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Georgia[14]$83,2502,700
Alabama$68,1801,510

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 Florida?
The median was $82,940 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $85,990 a year[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly wage was $39.88[1]. The 10th percentile was $31.84 an hour and the 90th percentile was $49.79[17].
Which city in Florida pays ultrasound technicians the most?
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota had the highest median among Florida metro areas with a published figure, at $86,940 a year[10].
Is Florida a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Florida ranked 40th of the 50 states and DC for median annual pay[5]. Its median was $13,650 below the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Florida?
This is a US figure, not a Florida one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Florida was $82,940 per year and $39.88 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 Florida: 10th percentile $66,230, 25th percentile $78,190, 75th percentile $97,580, 90th percentile $103,570. 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 6,670 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Florida (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Florida had the 40th highest median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers out of the 50 states and DC with a published median. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  6. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Florida ($82,940) was $13,650 (14.1%) 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 Florida was $85,990 per year and $41.34 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Florida was $47,880. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Florida was $35,060 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,880). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 20 metro areas in or partly in Florida with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL had the highest median annual wage, $86,940. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in states that border Florida (highest first): Georgia $83,250; Alabama $68,180. 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 Florida: 10th percentile $31.84, 25th percentile $37.59, 75th percentile $46.91, 90th percentile $49.79. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Florida. 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.