There are currently an estimated 67,300 diagnostic medical sonographers in the United States. The diagnostic medical sonographer job market is expected to grow by 23.2% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are diagnostic medical sonographers?
CareerExplorer rates diagnostic medical sonographers with a B employability rating, meaning this career should provide good employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 18,100 diagnostic medical sonographers. That number is based on 15,600 additional diagnostic medical sonographers, and the retirement of 2,500 existing diagnostic medical sonographers.
What’s the supply of diagnostic medical sonographers?
The diagnostic medical sonographer industry is concentrated in California, Texas, Florida
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Diagnostic Medical Sonographers |
|---|---|
| California | 6,380 |
| Texas | 5,270 |
| Florida | 5,130 |
| New York | 4,790 |
| Illinois | 2,740 |
| New Jersey | 2,640 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,550 |
| Michigan | 2,510 |
| Ohio | 2,150 |
| Massachusetts | 1,990 |
| North Carolina | 1,940 |
| Arizona | 1,850 |
| Georgia | 1,770 |
| Virginia | 1,670 |
| Tennessee | 1,630 |
| Wisconsin | 1,610 |
| Minnesota | 1,590 |
| Maryland | 1,510 |
| Washington | 1,500 |
| Missouri | 1,330 |
| Indiana | 1,140 |
| Alabama | 1,130 |
| Colorado | 1,040 |
| Oklahoma | 930 |
| Louisiana | 920 |
| Connecticut | 920 |
| Oregon | 890 |
| Iowa | 840 |
| Kentucky | 720 |
| Mississippi | 710 |
| South Carolina | 690 |
| Kansas | 620 |
| Nevada | 620 |
| New Mexico | 560 |
| Arkansas | 550 |
| Nebraska | 530 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
| Puerto Rico | 500 |
| Utah | 500 |
| South Dakota | 330 |
| Idaho | 300 |
| Rhode Island | 240 |
| New Hampshire | 230 |
| Maine | 210 |
| Montana | 190 |
| Delaware | 180 |
| District of Columbia | 180 |
| Hawaii | 150 |
| North Dakota | 120 |
| Wyoming | 80 |
| Vermont | 80 |
| Alaska | 70 |