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Ultrasound technician salary in Louisiana

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

$80,710median pay per year in Louisiana, or $38.80 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $62,900lowest 10% earn less
  2. $71,94025th percentile
  3. $80,710median
  4. $92,14075th percentile
  5. $98,500top 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 Louisiana was $80,710 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $15,880 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in LA
1,150[4]
Rank by median pay
47 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−16.4%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Louisiana?

The median is the middle of the pay range. Half of ultrasound technicians in Louisiana earned more than $80,710 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $38.80 an hour[1]. The average was $80,500 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for ultrasound technicians was $96,590[3]. Louisiana's figure was 16.4% lower[6]. Louisiana had the 47th highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Compared with all jobs in Louisiana, where the median was $45,520[8], ultrasound technicians earned $35,190 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of ultrasound technicians in Louisiana earned less than $62,900[2]. The highest-paid 10% earned more than $98,500[2]. Among metro areas, Monroe, LA had the highest median at $84,920[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].

Louisiana vs US pay

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

LAUS
Median per year$80,710[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$38.80[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$62,900[2]$67,820[12]
Top 10% earn more than$98,500[2]$129,370[12]
Jobs1,150[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Louisiana

Metro areas in Louisiana with the most jobs for ultrasound technicians, and the median pay in each[13].

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Baton Rouge, LA[13]$78,130250
Lafayette, LA$82,010120
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA$82,60080
Monroe, LA$84,92060
Shreveport-Bossier City, LA$81,55060
Alexandria, LA$82,32050
Hammond, LA$77,43050
Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA$80,57030

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Texas[14]$92,5806,960
Arkansas$81,500640
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].

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Frequently asked questions

How much does an ultrasound technician make in Louisiana?
The median pay for ultrasound technicians in Louisiana was $80,710 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $80,500[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median was $38.80 an hour[1]. The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $30.24 an hour, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $47.36[2][17].
Which city in Louisiana pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Monroe, LA had the highest median of the 8 metro areas with a published figure, at $84,920 a year[10].
Is Louisiana a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Louisiana had the 47th highest median annual wage for ultrasound technicians among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was 16.4% below the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Louisiana?
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 a Louisiana one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Louisiana was $80,710 per year and $38.80 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 Louisiana: 10th percentile $62,900, 25th percentile $71,940, 75th percentile $92,140, 90th percentile $98,500. 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 1,150 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Louisiana (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Louisiana had the 47th 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 Louisiana ($80,710) was $15,880 (16.4%) 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 Louisiana was $80,500 per year and $38.70 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Louisiana was $45,520. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Louisiana was $35,190 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($45,520). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Louisiana with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Monroe, LA had the highest median annual wage, $84,920. 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 Louisiana (highest first): Texas $92,580; Arkansas $81,500; 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 Louisiana: 10th percentile $30.24, 25th percentile $34.59, 75th percentile $44.30, 90th percentile $47.36. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Louisiana. 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.