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Ultrasound technician salary in Washington

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

$121,340median pay per year in Washington, or $58.34 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $61,840lowest 10% earn less
  2. $100,43025th percentile
  3. $121,340median
  4. $134,81075th percentile
  5. $156,860top 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 Washington was $121,340 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $24,750 higher than the US median[6].

Jobs in WA
2,190[4]
Rank by median pay
3 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+25.6%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Washington?

Ultrasound technicians in Washington had a median pay of $121,340 a year, or $58.34 an hour[1]. Half of them earned more and half earned less. The average was $115,060 a year[7]. Washington had the 3rd highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5].

Across the US, the median was $96,590 a year[3]. Washington was $24,750 (25.6%) higher[6]. For all jobs in Washington, the median was $62,990 a year[8]. Ultrasound technicians earned $58,350 more than that[9].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $61,840 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $156,860[2]. By metro area, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue had the highest median, at $129,960 a year[10]. OEWS counts workers paid a wage or salary, both full time and part time. It leaves out the self-employed and business owners. It also leaves out bonuses and the cost of benefits like health insurance[11].

Washington vs US pay

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

WAUS
Median per year$121,340[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$58.34[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$61,840[2]$67,820[12]
Top 10% earn more than$156,860[2]$129,370[12]
Jobs2,190[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Washington

Metro areas in Washington with the most jobs for ultrasound technicians, and the median pay in each[13]. A metro area that crosses state lines is counted as a whole.

Metro areaMedian per yearJobs
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA[13]$129,9601,190
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA$128,420690
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA$105,230260
Kennewick-Richland, WA$103,99080
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA$107,34070
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA$111,30070
Bellingham, WA$110,24060
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA$121,34050

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Oregon[14]$120,2201,210
Idaho$99,920510

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 Washington?
The median was $121,340 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $115,060 a year[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Washington?
The median was $58.34 an hour[1]. The 10th percentile was $29.73 an hour and the 90th percentile was $75.41[17].
Which city in Washington pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue had the highest median annual wage among the metro areas with a published figure, at $129,960[10].
Is Washington a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Washington had the 3rd highest median annual wage for this job out of the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $24,750 higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Washington?
Across the US, the typical education needed for entry is an Associate's degree, with no work experience in a related job required[16]. This is a US figure, not a Washington one.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington was $121,340 per year and $58.34 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 Washington: 10th percentile $61,840, 25th percentile $100,430, 75th percentile $134,810, 90th percentile $156,860. 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 2,190 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Washington had the 3rd 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 Washington ($121,340) was $24,750 (25.6%) higher than the US median ($96,590). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington was $115,060 per year and $55.32 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Washington was $62,990. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Washington was $58,350 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($62,990). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 10 metro areas in or partly in Washington with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA had the highest median annual wage, $129,960. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Metro areas with the most jobs in this occupation, with median annual wage, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in states that border Washington (highest first): Oregon $120,220; Idaho $99,920. 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 Washington: 10th percentile $29.73, 25th percentile $48.29, 75th percentile $64.81, 90th percentile $75.41. BLS OEWS, May 2025

State figures cover only Washington. 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.