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Ultrasound technician salary in Tennessee

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

$80,640median pay per year in Tennessee, or $38.77 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $62,220lowest 10% earn less
  2. $72,32025th percentile
  3. $80,640median
  4. $94,39075th percentile
  5. $101,830top 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 Tennessee was $80,640 a year[1]. That was $15,950 below the US median[6].

Jobs in TN
1,880[4]
Rank by median pay
48 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−16.5%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Tennessee?

Ultrasound technicians in Tennessee had a median pay of $80,640 a year, or $38.77 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more and half earned less. The average was slightly higher, at $81,730 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $96,590[3], so Tennessee was $15,950 (16.5%) lower[6]. For all jobs in Tennessee the median was $47,380[8], and ultrasound technicians earned $33,260 more than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% of ultrasound technicians in Tennessee earned less than $62,220, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $101,830[2]. The middle half of the group fell between $72,320 and $94,390[2].

Among Tennessee metro areas, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN had the highest median at $89,710[10]. Memphis, TN-MS-AR had $82,930 and Knoxville, TN had $79,360[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].

Tennessee vs US pay

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

TNUS
Median per year$80,640[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$38.77[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$62,220[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$101,830[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs1,880[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Tennessee

Metro areas in Tennessee 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
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN[11]$89,710500
Memphis, TN-MS-AR$82,930390
Knoxville, TN$79,360280
Chattanooga, TN-GA$78,670190
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$75,440110
Jackson, TN$82,00090
Johnson City, TN$78,97090

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Missouri[14]$100,1301,930
Virginia$95,6602,160
Kentucky$91,230940
North Carolina$86,0102,970
Georgia$83,2502,700
Arkansas$81,500640
Mississippi$76,520700
Alabama$68,1801,510

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 Tennessee?
The median was $80,640 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $81,730[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly wage was $38.77[1]. The 10th percentile wage was $29.91 an hour and the 90th percentile wage was $48.96[17].
Which city in Tennessee pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN had the highest median of the metro areas with published figures, at $89,710[10]. Memphis, TN-MS-AR had $82,930[11].
Is Tennessee a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Tennessee had the 48th highest median annual wage for the job among the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $15,950 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Tennessee?
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 Tennessee.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Tennessee was $80,640 per year and $38.77 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 Tennessee: 10th percentile $62,220, 25th percentile $72,320, 75th percentile $94,390, 90th percentile $101,830. 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 1,880 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Tennessee (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Tennessee had the 48th 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 Tennessee ($80,640) was $15,950 (16.5%) 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 Tennessee was $81,730 per year and $39.29 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Tennessee was $47,380. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Tennessee was $33,260 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($47,380). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 7 metro areas in or partly in Tennessee with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN had the highest median annual wage, $89,710. 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 Tennessee (highest first): Missouri $100,130; Virginia $95,660; Kentucky $91,230; North Carolina $86,010; Georgia $83,250; Arkansas $81,500; Mississippi $76,520; Alabama $68,180. 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 Tennessee: 10th percentile $29.91, 25th percentile $34.77, 75th percentile $45.38, 90th percentile $48.96. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Tennessee. 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.