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Ultrasound technician salary in Minnesota

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$102,850median pay per year in Minnesota, or $49.45 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $84,020lowest 10% earn less
  2. $94,53025th percentile
  3. $102,850median
  4. $108,95075th percentile
  5. $120,220top 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 Minnesota was $102,850 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $6,260 above the US median[6].

Jobs in MN
1,710[4]
Rank by median pay
14 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+6.5%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Minnesota?

Half of the ultrasound technicians in Minnesota earned more than $102,850 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $49.45 an hour[1]. The average was $102,540 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for ultrasound technicians was $96,590[3]. Minnesota came in $6,260 (6.5%) higher[6]. Minnesota had the 14th highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all jobs in Minnesota was $56,920[8], so ultrasound technicians earned $45,930 more[9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $84,020[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $120,220[2]. Among metro areas with a published median, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington had the highest at $103,570[10]. Rochester had a median of $100,770[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Minnesota vs US pay

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

MNUS
Median per year$102,850[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$49.45[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$84,020[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$120,220[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs1,710[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Minnesota

Metro areas in Minnesota 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
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI[11]$103,5701,060
Sioux Falls, SD-MN$80,600250
Rochester, MN$100,770240
Fargo, ND-MN$87,170110
Duluth, MN-WI$94,85090
St. Cloud, MN$88,15070

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Wisconsin[14]$102,0901,530
Iowa$86,480740
North Dakota$84,340240
South Dakota$80,820370

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 Minnesota?
The median pay for ultrasound technicians in Minnesota was $102,850 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $102,540[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly wage for ultrasound technicians in Minnesota was $49.45[1]. The average hourly wage was $49.30[7].
Which city in Minnesota pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI had the highest median annual wage among Minnesota metro areas with a published figure, at $103,570[10].
Is Minnesota a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Minnesota had the 14th highest median annual wage for ultrasound technicians among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $6,260 (6.5%) higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Minnesota?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Minnesota.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Minnesota was $102,850 per year and $49.45 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 Minnesota: 10th percentile $84,020, 25th percentile $94,530, 75th percentile $108,950, 90th percentile $120,220. 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 1,710 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Minnesota (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Minnesota had the 14th 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 Minnesota ($102,850) was $6,260 (6.5%) higher than the US median ($96,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Minnesota was $102,540 per year and $49.30 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Minnesota was $56,920. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Minnesota was $45,930 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($56,920). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 6 metro areas in or partly in Minnesota with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI had the highest median annual wage, $103,570. 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 Minnesota (highest first): Wisconsin $102,090; Iowa $86,480; North Dakota $84,340; South Dakota $80,820. 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

State figures cover only Minnesota. 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.