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

$2,520/week

The average salary for a Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist is $2,520 per week. This is 2% higher than the practicing US average of $2,458.

Last updated on February 20, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,520/week

2% higher than the practicing US average.

$2,458/week

United States

Where do Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologists get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$3,186$3,186
Kentucky$3,135$3,135
New York$3,107$3,379
North Dakota$3,067$3,285
Iowa$2,966$2,966
Wisconsin$2,886$2,886
Idaho$2,711$2,711
Kansas$2,691$2,880
Ohio$2,686$2,686
Georgia$2,670$2,670
Illinois$2,661$2,946
California$2,645$2,645
Virginia$2,641$2,762
New Jersey$2,614$2,614
New Mexico$2,614$2,614
What cities pay the most for Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$3,306$3,379
Brooklyn, New York$3,165$3,165
Alexandria, Virginia$3,100$3,224
Waterloo, Iowa$2,966$2,966
Brockton, Massachusetts$2,962$2,962
Auburn, New York$2,892$3,133
Fontana, California$2,891$3,030
Burlington, Wisconsin$2,886$2,886
Belfast, Maine$2,809$3,006
Norfolk, Virginia$2,762$2,762
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Registered Ultrasound Technologist jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing Allied$3,314$3,314
Stability Healthcare$3,233$3,233
Host Healthcare$3,162$3,162
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$3,109$3,109
Siemens Healthineers$3,000$3,000
ProKatchers$2,900$2,900
Coast Medical Service$2,886$2,886
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,846$2,846
IDR Healthcare$2,813$2,813
Preferred Healthcare Staffing$2,806$2,806

Last updated on February 20, 2026. 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.