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Ultrasound Technician Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$80,710/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$38.80/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
1,150
public U.S. Median
$96,590
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$91,501 #37 of 51

Ultrasound Technician pay in Louisiana, explained

Ultrasound technicians in Louisiana earn a median of $80,710 per year ($38.80 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $96,590. Entry-level workers earn around $62,900, while the most experienced ultrasound technicians reach about $98,500. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $80,710 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $80,710 is worth about $91,501 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #37 for real pay (vs #47 on the sticker number).

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Ultrasound Technician pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,900
$30.24/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$80,710
$38.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$98,500
$47.36/hr

Ultrasound Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $80,710 $91,501
Texas $92,580 $95,387 −$11,870
Arkansas $81,500 $93,746 −$790
Mississippi $76,520 $88,002 +$4,190

Ultrasound Technician in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do ultrasound technicians make in Louisiana?

Ultrasound technicians in Louisiana earn a median of $80,710 per year ($38.80 per hour), compared with $96,590 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay ultrasound technicians well?

At $80,710, Louisiana pays 16% below the national median for ultrasound technicians. An estimated 1,150 work in the state.

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