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Ultrasound technician salary in Indiana

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

$85,040median pay per year in Indiana, or $40.89 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $62,850lowest 10% earn less
  2. $77,07025th percentile
  3. $85,040median
  4. $99,58075th percentile
  5. $103,320top 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 Indiana was $85,040 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $11,550 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in IN
1,380[4]
Rank by median pay
35 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−12.0%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Indiana?

The median is the middle of the pay range. Half of ultrasound technicians in Indiana earned more than $85,040 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $40.89 an hour[1]. The average was $86,070 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for ultrasound technicians was $96,590[3]. Indiana's figure was 12.0% lower[6]. Indiana had the 35th highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Compared with all jobs in Indiana, where the median was $47,860[8], ultrasound technicians earned $37,180 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of ultrasound technicians in Indiana earned less than $62,850[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $103,320[2]. Among metro areas, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median at $103,080[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].

Indiana vs US pay

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

INUS
Median per year$85,040[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$40.89[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$62,850[2]$67,820[12]
Top 10% earn more than$103,320[2]$129,370[12]
Jobs1,380[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Indiana

Metro areas in Indiana 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
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN[13]$103,0802,280
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$84,950540
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$87,550420
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$97,700370
Fort Wayne, IN$83,500110
Evansville, IN$85,22080
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$82,84070
Elkhart-Goshen, IN$83,55050

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Illinois[14]$100,6603,270
Kentucky$91,230940
Ohio$82,8703,160
Michigan$82,4903,100

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 Indiana?
The median pay for ultrasound technicians in Indiana was $85,040 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $86,070[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Indiana?
The median was $40.89 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $30.21 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $49.67[2][17].
Which city in Indiana pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median of the 10 metro areas with a published figure, at $103,080 a year[10].
Is Indiana a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Indiana had the 35th highest median annual wage for ultrasound technicians among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 12.0% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Indiana?
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 Indiana one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Indiana was $85,040 per year and $40.89 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 Indiana: 10th percentile $62,850, 25th percentile $77,070, 75th percentile $99,580, 90th percentile $103,320. 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 1,380 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Indiana (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Indiana had the 35th 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 Indiana ($85,040) was $11,550 (12.0%) 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 Indiana was $86,070 per year and $41.38 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Indiana was $47,860. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Indiana was $37,180 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,860). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 10 metro areas in or partly in Indiana with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN had the highest median annual wage, $103,080. 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 Indiana (highest first): Illinois $100,660; Kentucky $91,230; Ohio $82,870; Michigan $82,490. 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 Indiana: 10th percentile $30.21, 25th percentile $37.05, 75th percentile $47.88, 90th percentile $49.67. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Indiana. 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.