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Ultrasound technician salary in Virginia

Updated October 31, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$95,660median pay per year in Virginia, or $45.99 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $77,540lowest 10% earn less
  2. $82,51025th percentile
  3. $95,660median
  4. $103,01075th percentile
  5. $122,930top 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 Virginia was $95,660 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $930 lower than the US median[6].

Jobs in VA
2,160[4]
Rank by median pay
27 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
−1.0%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Virginia?

Ultrasound technicians in Virginia had a median wage of $95,660 a year, or $45.99 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more than that and half earned less. The average was close, at $95,220 a year[7]. Across the US, the median was $96,590, so Virginia sat $930 (1.0%) lower[3][6]. The median for all jobs in the state was $55,690, which puts ultrasound technicians $39,970 higher[8][9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $77,540, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $122,930[2]. The middle half fell between $82,510 and $103,010[2]. About 2,160 people held these wage and salary jobs in the state[4].

Pay differs inside the state. Of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Virginia with a published median, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest, at $105,290[10]. Richmond came in at $95,660 and Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk at $86,630[11]. OEWS counts workers on a wage or salary, whether they work part time or full time. It leaves out the self-employed and owners of unincorporated firms. It also leaves out bonuses outside regular production pay and the cost of benefits like health insurance[12].

Virginia vs US pay

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

VAUS
Median per year$95,660[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$45.99[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$77,540[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$122,930[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs2,160[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Virginia

Metro areas in Virginia 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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV[11]$105,2901,550
Richmond, VA$95,660440
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$86,630370
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA$75,440110
Roanoke, VA$83,140110
Charlottesville, VA$88,700100
Lynchburg, VA$95,13060
Winchester, VA-WV$83,47040

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
District of Columbia[14]$112,020160
Maryland$99,2101,760
Kentucky$91,230940
North Carolina$86,0102,970
Tennessee$80,6401,880
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 Virginia?
The median was $95,660 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $95,220 a year[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Virginia?
The median was $45.99 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $37.28 an hour and the 90th percentile was $59.10[17].
Which city in Virginia pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest median among the 8 metro areas with a published figure, at $105,290 a year[10].
Is Virginia a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Virginia had the 27th highest median annual wage out of the 50 states and DC[5]. Its median was $930 lower than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Virginia?
This is a US figure, not a Virginia one. Across the US, the typical education for entry is an Associate's degree, with no related work experience and no on-the-job training listed[16].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Virginia was $95,660 per year and $45.99 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 Virginia: 10th percentile $77,540, 25th percentile $82,510, 75th percentile $103,010, 90th percentile $122,930. 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 2,160 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Virginia (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Virginia had the 27th 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 Virginia ($95,660) was $930 (1.0%) 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 Virginia was $95,220 per year and $45.78 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Virginia was $55,690. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Virginia was $39,970 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($55,690). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 8 metro areas in or partly in Virginia with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest median annual wage, $105,290. 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 Virginia (highest first): District of Columbia $112,020; Maryland $99,210; Kentucky $91,230; North Carolina $86,010; Tennessee $80,640; 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 Virginia: 10th percentile $37.28, 25th percentile $39.67, 75th percentile $49.53, 90th percentile $59.10. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Virginia. 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.