Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist Salary Guide

There’s a growing demand for sonographers, also known as ultrasound techs, in the United States. This job may be right for you if you’re looking for a career that blends medicine, technology, and public service. Learn facts about becoming a sonographer/ultrasound tech, average sonographer salary, ways to boost your income, and more in this guide.

Average Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist Salary

$2,430/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist is $2,430 per week. This is 2% higher than the practicing US average of $2,373.

Last updated on February 21, 2025. Based on 3,649 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$2,430/week

2% higher than the practicing US average.

$2,373/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alaska$3,224$3,750
North Dakota$2,856$3,166
New Hampshire$2,827$3,650
South Dakota$2,813$3,164
Minnesota$2,771$3,236
Nebraska$2,769$3,178
Idaho$2,743$3,102
Massachusetts$2,645$3,212
Wisconsin$2,636$3,278
New York$2,602$3,501
California$2,584$5,215
Maine$2,584$3,046
Montana$2,579$3,286
New Jersey$2,558$3,214
Pennsylvania$2,550$3,193
Illinois$2,546$5,361
Washington$2,540$3,226
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$5,215$5,215
Santa Monica, California$3,662$3,712
Palo Alto, California$3,548$3,548
Aurora, Colorado$3,295$3,409
Lebanon, New Hampshire$3,253$3,650
Los Angeles, California$3,249$3,249
Sitka, Alaska$3,237$3,750
Marietta, Ohio$3,200$3,200
Stanford, California$3,135$3,135
Towson, Maryland$3,046$3,046
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Agile 24 Healthcare$3,409$3,518
TinkBird Healthcare Staffing$3,322$3,322
The Judge Group$3,206$3,206
Cuready Healthcare Staffing$3,200$3,200
ProLink Allied$3,200$3,200
Excite Health Partners Allied$3,170$3,825
Connected Health Care $3,120$3,120
Catapult Healthcare$3,100$3,100
ESolHealth$3,046$3,046
AB Staffing Solutions$3,025$3,050

Last updated on February 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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How Can You Increase Your Pay as a Sonographer?

Several factors come into play when it comes to boosting your salary as a sonographer.

Job Location: Location isn’t just the state where you’re working. Your demographic area
matters, as well. Typically, the closer you are to an urban or metropolitan area, the higher your pay.

Experience and Education: Another way to boost your income potential is to gain experience and continue your education. You can also earn one of several professional certifications through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) or your Sonography RT credential through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and join professional associations like the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS).

Work Setting: Traveling sonographer jobs also pay well. Traveling ultrasound techs earned $2,616 per week in August 2022 on Vivian or about $136,032 annually.

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Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist FAQs

What professional certifications can potentially increase my salary as a Ultrasound Technologist?

Earning your Breast Sonography RT (BS-ARRT) often increases your salary potential as a ultrasound technologist or makes you eligible for another position with greater responsibilities, which also might include a bump in wages.

Can having a Breast Sonography RT (BS-ARRT) boost my salary as a Ultrasound Technologist?

Yes, having a Breast Sonography RT (BS-ARRT) or any relevant professional certification has the potential to boost your salary as a ultrasound technologist.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Ultrasound Tech?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Ultrasound Tech Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.