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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in District of Columbia

Diagnostic medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to create images of internal organs and tissues for physicians to use in diagnosis and treatment. They work in hospitals, imaging clinics, physician offices, and other healthcare settings, positioning patients and adjusting equipment to capture clear images of organs, blood vessels, and developing fetuses. In District of Columbia the median pay is $112,020 a year, 16% above the national median of $96,590.

$112,020median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$104,520–$126,660middle half earn
160employed in District of Columbia
$96,590U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes

Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessOperation and ControlWritingMonitoring

Knowledge areas

PhysicsMedicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceBiologyEnglish LanguageComputers and Electronics

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O*NET-SOC 29-2032.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.