verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Ultrasound Technician Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$112,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$53.86/hr
▲ 16% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
160
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$101,928 #15 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in District of Columbia, explained

Ultrasound technicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $112,020 per year ($53.86 per hour), which is 16% above the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $93,590, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $135,280. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $112,020 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $112,020 is worth about $101,928 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #15 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$93,590
$45.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$112,020
$53.86/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,280
$65.04/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $112,020 $101,928
Maryland $99,210 $94,523 +$12,810
Virginia $95,660 $94,615 +$16,360

Ultrasound Technician in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in District of Columbia?

Ultrasound technicians in District of Columbia earn a median of $112,020 per year ($53.86 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $112,020, District of Columbia pays 16% above the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 160 work in the state.

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