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Ultrasound technician salary in Michigan

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

$82,490median pay per year in Michigan, or $39.66 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $66,960lowest 10% earn less
  2. $76,64025th percentile
  3. $82,490median
  4. $91,51075th percentile
  5. $96,360top 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 Michigan was $82,490 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $14,100 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in MI
3,100[4]
Rank by median pay
44 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−14.6%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Michigan?

Half of ultrasound technicians in Michigan earned more than $82,490 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $39.66 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher at $83,010[7].

Across the US, the median was $96,590[3]. Michigan was $14,100 (14.6%) lower[6]. Michigan ranked 44th out of the 50 states and DC for median pay in this job[5]. Compared with all jobs in the state, ultrasound technicians did well. Their median was $33,220 higher than the $49,270 median for all occupations in Michigan[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $66,960, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $96,360[2]. Among metro areas, Ann Arbor had the highest median at $85,120[10]. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn had 1,490 jobs, with a median of $83,280[11]. These figures count wage and salary workers. They leave out the self-employed and do not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Michigan vs US pay

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

MIUS
Median per year$82,490[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$39.66[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$66,960[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$96,360[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs3,100[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Michigan

Metro areas in Michigan with the most jobs for ultrasound technicians, and the median pay in each[11]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI[11]$83,2801,490
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$82,890350
Ann Arbor, MI$85,120200
Lansing-East Lansing, MI$79,320140
Flint, MI$79,230100
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$82,84070
Niles, MI$81,33040

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[14]$102,0901,530
Indiana$85,0401,380
Ohio$82,8703,160

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 Michigan?
The median was $82,490 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $83,010[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Michigan?
The median was $39.66 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $32.19 an hour and the 90th percentile was $46.33[17].
Which city in Michigan pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Ann Arbor had the highest median of the 7 Michigan metro areas with published figures, at $85,120 a year[10]. Detroit-Warren-Dearborn followed at $83,280[11].
Is Michigan a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Michigan ranked 44th of 50 states and DC for median pay in this job[5]. Its median was $14,100 below the US median[6]. Nearby, Wisconsin's median was $102,090, Indiana's was $85,040 and Ohio's was $82,870[14].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Michigan?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training needed[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Michigan.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Michigan was $82,490 per year and $39.66 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $66,960, 25th percentile $76,640, 75th percentile $91,510, 90th percentile $96,360. 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 3,100 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Michigan (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Michigan had the 44th 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 Michigan ($82,490) was $14,100 (14.6%) 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 Michigan was $83,010 per year and $39.91 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Michigan was $33,220 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Michigan was $49,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Michigan with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Ann Arbor, MI had the highest median annual wage, $85,120. 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 Michigan (highest first): Wisconsin $102,090; Indiana $85,040; Ohio $82,870. 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 Michigan: 10th percentile $32.19, 25th percentile $36.85, 75th percentile $44.00, 90th percentile $46.33. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Michigan. 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.