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Ultrasound Technician Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$128,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$61.79/hr
▲ 33% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
10,110
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$116,086 #2 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in California, explained

Ultrasound technicians in California earn a median of $128,530 per year ($61.79 per hour), which is 33% above the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $62,890, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $177,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $128,530 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $128,530 is worth about $116,086 in national buying power — ranking California #2 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,890
$30.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$128,530
$61.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$177,780
$85.47/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $128,530 $116,086
Oregon $120,220 $116,311 +$8,310
Arizona $100,040 $99,367 +$28,490
Nevada $95,980 $96,000 +$32,550

Ultrasound Technician in California: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in California?

Ultrasound technicians in California earn a median of $128,530 per year ($61.79 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does California pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $128,530, California pays 33% above the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 10,110 work in the state.

Ultrasound Technician salary in other states

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