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Ultrasound technician salary in South Carolina

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

$83,290median pay per year in South Carolina, or $40.04 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $69,530lowest 10% earn less
  2. $77,38025th percentile
  3. $83,290median
  4. $96,32075th percentile
  5. $102,540top 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 South Carolina was $83,290 a year[1]. That was $13,300 below the US median[6].

Jobs in SC
1,340[4]
Rank by median pay
38 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−13.8%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in South Carolina?

Ultrasound technicians in South Carolina had a median pay of $83,290 a year, or $40.04 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more and half earned less. The average was slightly higher, at $85,540 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $96,590[3], so South Carolina was $13,300 (13.8%) lower[6]. For all jobs in South Carolina the median was $46,490[8], and ultrasound technicians earned $36,800 more than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of ultrasound technicians in South Carolina earned less than $69,530, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $102,540[2]. The middle half of the group fell between $77,380 and $96,320[2].

Among South Carolina metro areas, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had the highest median at $98,650[10]. Charleston-North Charleston, SC had $88,080 and Florence, SC had $85,900[11]. OEWS counts wage and salary workers only. It leaves out the self-employed, and it does not include bonuses outside regular production pay or the cost of benefits[12].

South Carolina vs US pay

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

SCUS
Median per year$83,290[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$40.04[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$69,530[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$102,540[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs1,340[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in South Carolina

Metro areas in South 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
Columbia, SC$84,440320
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC$84,530320
Charleston-North Charleston, SC$88,080210
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC$80,340160
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC$83,030100
Spartanburg, SC$82,40090
Florence, SC$85,90080

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
North Carolina[14]$86,0102,970
Georgia$83,2502,700

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 South Carolina?
The median was $83,290 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $85,540[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in South Carolina?
The median hourly wage was $40.04[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $33.43 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $49.30[17].
Which city in South Carolina pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had the highest median of the metro areas with published figures, at $98,650[10]. Charleston-North Charleston, SC had $88,080[11].
Is South Carolina a good state for ultrasound technicians?
South Carolina had the 38th highest median annual wage for the job among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $13,300 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in South Carolina?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an associate's degree, with no work experience or on-the-job training usually needed[16]. This is a US figure, not one for South Carolina.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in South Carolina was $83,290 per year and $40.04 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 South Carolina: 10th percentile $69,530, 25th percentile $77,380, 75th percentile $96,320, 90th percentile $102,540. 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 1,340 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in South Carolina (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: South Carolina had the 38th 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 South Carolina ($83,290) was $13,300 (13.8%) 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 South Carolina was $85,540 per year and $41.12 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in South Carolina was $46,490. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in South Carolina was $36,800 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($46,490). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in South Carolina with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC had the highest median annual wage, $98,650. 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 South Carolina (highest first): North Carolina $86,010; Georgia $83,250. 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 South Carolina: 10th percentile $33.43, 25th percentile $37.20, 75th percentile $46.31, 90th percentile $49.30. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only South 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.