Ultrasound Technology Schools In Washington State
Ultrasound Technology classes faculty can choose to work at one of 5 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Washington State. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the ultrasound technology academic community in Washington State, and the future trends in ultrasound technology training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Ultrasound Technology
- Bachelors degree in Ultrasound Technology
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Professional Trends
Washington State Vs. National Ultrasound Technology Employment
| Washington State | 1,190 |
| National | 53,010 |
Approximately 2% of the country's ultrasound professionals work in Washington State state.
Employment Growth for Ultrasound technology professionals In Washington State
| 1,060 | 1,120 | 1,060 | 1,210 | 1,190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Washington State, the field of ultrasound technology is growing. In 2010 there were 130 more ultrasound professionals working in Washington State than there were in 2006. This represents a 12% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the national trend for ultrasound professionals which shows a 20% increase in the number of ultrasound professionals working around the nation.
Ultrasound Technology VS. All Professions salaries in Washington State
| $67,660 | $71,300 | $75,320 | $76,980 | $77,190 |
| $48,545 | $50,054 | $51,159 | $52,682 | $54,489 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Ultrasound Technology
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Washington State, as the number of ultrasound professionals is growing, the salaries earned by ultrasound professionals are increasing. The mean salary for ultrasound professionals in 2006 was $67,660 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $77,190 per year.
Salary percentiles for Ultrasound technology professionals in Washington State
10th percentile |
$61,560 |
25th percentile |
$68,320 |
50th percentile |
$78,070 |
75th percentile |
$87,670 |
90th percentile |
$94,120 |
Thus, ultrasound professionals' salaries grew by 12% in 4 years. State trends for all professions mirror this growth. In Washington State state, within the field of ultrasound technology, there is a huge variation in pay. The highest paid ultrasound professionals earn 53% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket.
Average Salaries for Ultrasound technology professionals and related professions in Washington State
Health Science |
$75,206 |
Sonography |
$77,190 |
X Ray Technician |
$62,670 |
In Washington State, ultrasound professionals make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Ultrasound Technology programs available for each degree type for all schools in Washington State
associate |
4 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 5 |
As the number of ultrasound professionals is increasing in Washington State state, the number of students graduating from the 5 accredited ultrasound technology schools in Washington State state is also increasing. In Washington State, there were 52 graduates in 2006. And there were 66 graduates from ultrasound technology courses in 2010.
Thus there was a 27% percent increase in the number of ultrasound technology school degree or certificate graduates in Washington State. A majority of these graduates, or 80%, graduated with a associate's degree in ultrasound technology.