Salary
Average Salary: $65,840
Expected Lifetime Earnings: $2,748,688
Money is one thing that ultrasound technicians don't complain about—especially since, compared to other medical professionals, their training doesn't take very long. Even if you decide to invest in a bachelor's degree, paying off student loans shouldn't take you long.
The median annual wage for ultrasound technicians is $65,860 (source); and if you've got a bachelor's degree, it's closer to $69,106 (source). Ultrasound technician supervisors' median pay is about $79,640 (source), and senior ultrasound technicians and managers can make up to $80,790 (source).
Student loans? Psshhh...not a problem