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Ultrasound technician salary in Ohio

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

$82,870median pay per year in Ohio, or $39.84 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $65,480lowest 10% earn less
  2. $79,12025th percentile
  3. $82,870median
  4. $97,16075th percentile
  5. $101,190top 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 Ohio was $82,870 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $13,720 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in OH
3,160[4]
Rank by median pay
41 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−14.2%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Ohio?

The median for ultrasound technicians in Ohio was $82,870 a year, or $39.84 an hour[1]. Half of these workers earned more than that and half earned less. The average was a little higher at $85,290 a year[7].

Across the US, the median was $96,590 a year[3]. Ohio was 14.2% lower than that[6]. Ohio had the 41st highest median out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Compared with all jobs in Ohio, where the median was $49,380[8], ultrasound technicians earned $33,490 more[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $65,480, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $101,190[2]. Among metro areas, Akron had the highest median at $89,460[10]. Cleveland had a median of $82,540[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers, both full time and part time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners. Bonuses and the cost of benefits are not part of the wage figures[12].

Ohio vs US pay

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

OHUS
Median per year$82,870[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$39.84[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$65,480[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$101,190[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs3,160[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Ohio

Metro areas in Ohio 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
Cleveland, OH[11]$82,540710
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$84,950540
Columbus, OH$84,200530
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH$84,020280
Akron, OH$89,460230
Toledo, OH$82,560180
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH$78,830160
Youngstown-Warren, OH$85,310130

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Kentucky[14]$91,230940
Indiana$85,0401,380
Pennsylvania$82,7102,980
Michigan$82,4903,100
West Virginia$76,820780

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 Ohio?
The median was $82,870 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $85,290 a year[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Ohio?
The median was $39.84 an hour[1]. At the 10th percentile the wage was $31.48 an hour, and at the 90th percentile it was $48.65[17].
Which city in Ohio pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Akron had the highest median annual wage of the 11 Ohio metro areas with a published median, at $89,460[10].
Is Ohio a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Ohio had the 41st highest median wage out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was 14.2% lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Ohio?
This is a US figure, not an Ohio one. Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an Associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Ohio was $82,870 per year and $39.84 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 Ohio: 10th percentile $65,480, 25th percentile $79,120, 75th percentile $97,160, 90th percentile $101,190. 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 3,160 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Ohio (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Ohio had the 41st 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 Ohio ($82,870) was $13,720 (14.2%) 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 Ohio was $85,290 per year and $41.01 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Ohio was $49,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Ohio was $33,490 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($49,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 11 metro areas in or partly in Ohio with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Akron, OH had the highest median annual wage, $89,460. 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 Ohio (highest first): Kentucky $91,230; Indiana $85,040; Pennsylvania $82,710; Michigan $82,490; West Virginia $76,820. 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
  17. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Ohio: 10th percentile $31.48, 25th percentile $38.04, 75th percentile $46.71, 90th percentile $48.65. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Ohio. 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.