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Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Minnesota

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 Minnesota the median pay is $102,850 a year, 6% above the national median of $96,590.

$102,850median pay in Minnesota, per year
$94,530–$108,950middle half earn
1,710employed in Minnesota
$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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Licenses and training in Minnesota

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