Ultrasound Technician Schools in Vermont

One of the smallest states in terms of area and population, Vermont is home to 620,000 people across 9,620 square miles. The low population density can be a boon for ultrasound technicians looking for opportunities to launch their careers away from bigger cities. At the end of 2009, the unemployment rate in Vermont was 3.1% lower than the national average, allowing for greater possibilities in the job market for ultrasound techs. The diverse economy includes a variety of tourist destinations and ski resorts as well as the export of maple syrup. There are many accredited institutions working in Vermont to educate students about what’s required of an ultrasound technician, and those schools also prepare aspiring techs to take the voluntary registry examination through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, a classification that can bring better jobs and pay.

Employment: 80

Hourly Mean Wage: $29.58

Annual Mean Wage: $61,520

Source: http://www.bls.gov/oes/