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Ultrasound technician salary in Wisconsin

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Published by Humblebee.

$102,090median pay per year in Wisconsin, or $49.08 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $82,430lowest 10% earn less
  2. $96,48025th percentile
  3. $102,090median
  4. $115,65075th percentile
  5. $124,450top 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 Wisconsin was $102,090 a year in May 2025[1]. That was $5,500 above the US median[6].

Jobs in WI
1,530[4]
Rank by median pay
15 of 51[5]
Compared with US median
+5.7%[6]

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Wisconsin?

Half of the ultrasound technicians in Wisconsin earned more than $102,090 a year, and half earned less[1]. That works out to $49.08 an hour[1]. The average was $103,150 a year[7].

Across the US, the median for ultrasound technicians was $96,590[3]. Wisconsin came in $5,500 (5.7%) higher[6]. Wisconsin had the 15th highest median among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. The median for all jobs in Wisconsin was $50,270[8], so ultrasound technicians earned $51,820 more[9].

At the low end, the lowest-paid 10% earned less than $82,430[2]. At the high end, the top-paid 10% earned more than $124,450[2]. Among metro areas with a published median, Racine-Mount Pleasant had the highest at $109,910[10]. Oshkosh-Neenah had a median of $105,540[11].

OEWS counts wage and salary workers. It leaves out the self-employed and does not include bonuses or the cost of benefits[12].

Wisconsin vs US pay

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

WIUS
Median per year$102,090[1]$96,590[3]
Median per hour$49.08[1]$46.44[3]
Lowest 10% earn less than$82,430[2]$67,820[13]
Top 10% earn more than$124,450[2]$129,370[13]
Jobs1,530[4]90,160[3]

Pay by metro area in Wisconsin

Metro areas in Wisconsin 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
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI[11]$103,5701,060
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI$105,490530
Madison, WI$101,960210
Green Bay, WI$102,530130
Duluth, MN-WI$94,85090
Appleton, WI$101,70080
Janesville-Beloit, WI$99,83050
Oshkosh-Neenah, WI$105,54050

Pay in nearby states

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

StateMedian per yearJobs
Minnesota[14]$102,8501,710
Illinois$100,6603,270
Iowa$86,480740
Michigan$82,4903,100

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 Wisconsin?
The median pay for ultrasound technicians in Wisconsin was $102,090 a year in May 2025[1]. The average was $103,150[7].
How much does an ultrasound technician make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly wage for ultrasound technicians in Wisconsin was $49.08[1]. The average hourly wage was $49.59[7].
Which city in Wisconsin pays ultrasound technicians the most?
Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI had the highest median annual wage among Wisconsin metro areas with a published figure, at $109,910[10].
Is Wisconsin a good state for ultrasound technicians?
Wisconsin had the 15th highest median annual wage for ultrasound technicians among the 50 states and DC with a published median[5]. Its median was $5,500 (5.7%) higher than the US median[6].
What do you need to become an ultrasound technician in Wisconsin?
Across the US, the typical entry education is an associate's degree, with no related work experience or on-the-job training[16]. This is a US figure, not one for Wisconsin.

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Wisconsin was $102,090 per year and $49.08 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 Wisconsin: 10th percentile $82,430, 25th percentile $96,480, 75th percentile $115,650, 90th percentile $124,450. 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 1,530 people worked as Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Wisconsin (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS OEWS, May 2025: Wisconsin had the 15th 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 Wisconsin ($102,090) was $5,500 (5.7%) 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 Wisconsin was $103,150 per year and $49.59 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in Wisconsin was $50,270. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. CareerFacts calculation from BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Wisconsin was $51,820 higher than the median for all occupations in the state ($50,270). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS, May 2025: of the 10 metro areas in or partly in Wisconsin with a published median for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI had the highest median annual wage, $109,910. 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 Wisconsin (highest first): Minnesota $102,850; Illinois $100,660; Iowa $86,480; Michigan $82,490. 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

State figures cover only Wisconsin. 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.