DMS Career Overview - Southwestern Illinois College
Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Students

DMS Career Overview

Shape the Future of Patient Care

Sonographers use their technical skill and medical knowledge to support physicians in providing quality patient care across a variety of clinical settings.

A career in sonography combines technology, precision, and compassion — helping reveal what can’t be seen to improve patients’ lives.

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Employment opportunities

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DMS work in a variety of settings including:

  • Hospitals
  • Health care facilities
  • Imaging center
  • Physician’s offices

For further information regarding the field of sonography, please go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

Career Outlook

Explore Your Career Path

The U.S. Department of Labor 2024-34 Occupational Outlook Handbook projects employment of radiologic technologists to increase by about 14 percent, faster than the average for all occupations.

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Career Information

Salary

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report in May 2024.

Job Outlook

Salary

MEDIAN INCOME

$64,000-$89,000

Employment

PROJECTION INCREASE

13%

The Bureau of Labor Statistics report median annual wage for diagnostic medical sonographers was $89,340 in May 2024.

The U.S. Department of Labor 2024-34 Occupational Outlook Handbook projects employment of diagnostic medical sonographers to increase by about 13 percent. For further information regarding the field of DMS history, please go to the Occupational Outlook Handbook.

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