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Ultrasound technician salary in North Carolina

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

$86,010median pay per year in North Carolina, or $41.35 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $67,070lowest 10% earn less
  2. $77,62025th percentile
  3. $86,010median
  4. $100,13075th percentile
  5. $105,530top 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 North Carolina was $86,010 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $10,580 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in NC
2,970[4]
Rank by median pay
34 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−11.0%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in North Carolina?

Half of ultrasound technicians in North Carolina earned more than $86,010 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $41.35 an hour[1]. The average was a little higher, at $87,500 a year[7]. The US median was $96,590, so North Carolina sat $10,580 (11.0%) below it[3][6].

For all jobs in the state, the median was $47,970[8]. Ultrasound technicians earned $38,040 more than that[9]. At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $67,070[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $105,530[2].

Pay differs across the state. Among the 12 metro areas with a published median, Greensboro-High Point had the highest, at $98,890[10]. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia had a median of $98,650[11]. Greenville was lower, at $76,380[11]. Keep in mind that these figures cover people paid a wage or salary. They leave out self-employed workers and do not count bonuses or the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

North Carolina vs US pay

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

NCUS
Median per year$86,010[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$41.35[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$67,070[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$105,530[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs2,970[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in North Carolina

Metro areas in North Carolina 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
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC[11]$98,650730
Raleigh-Cary, NC$86,130430
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$86,630370
Winston-Salem, NC$87,220250
Wilmington, NC$81,480170
Greensboro-High Point, NC$98,890150
Asheville, NC$81,920120
Greenville, NC$76,380120

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Virginia[14]$95,6602,160
South Carolina$83,2901,340
Georgia$83,2502,700
Tennessee$80,6401,880

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 North Carolina?
The median was $86,010 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $87,500 a year[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in North Carolina?
The median was $41.35 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $32.25 an hour and the 90th was $50.74[17].
Which city in North Carolina pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Greensboro-High Point had the highest median among the 12 metro areas with a published figure, at $98,890 a year[10]. Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia had a median of $98,650[11].
Is North Carolina a good state for ultrasound technicians?
North Carolina had the 34th highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $10,580 (11.0%) lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in North Carolina?
This is a US figure, not a North Carolina one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an Associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training listed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in North Carolina was $86,010 per year and $41.35 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 North Carolina: 10th percentile $67,070, 25th percentile $77,620, 75th percentile $100,130, 90th percentile $105,530. 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 2,970 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in North Carolina (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: North Carolina had the 34th 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 North Carolina ($86,010) was $10,580 (11.0%) 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 North Carolina was $87,500 per year and $42.07 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in North Carolina was $47,970. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in North Carolina was $38,040 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,970). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 12 metro areas in or partly in North Carolina with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Greensboro-High Point, NC had the highest median annual wage, $98,890. 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 North Carolina (highest first): Virginia $95,660; South Carolina $83,290; Georgia $83,250; Tennessee $80,640. 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 North Carolina: 10th percentile $32.25, 25th percentile $37.32, 75th percentile $48.14, 90th percentile $50.74. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only North Carolina. 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.