Sonographer Salary in Australia
AU$122,662
per year
per week
AU$2,358
per week
per year
Sonographer - Average Salary & Wage
The average salary for a Sonographer is AU$122,662 per year (AU$2,358 per week), which is AU$52,774 (+76%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Sonographer can expect an average starting salary of AU$110,518. The highest salaries can exceed AU$152,030, plus additional allowances.
A Sonographer can expect an average starting salary of AU$110,518. The highest salaries can exceed AU$152,030, plus additional allowances.
AU$110,518
Low
AU$122,662
Average salary
AU$152,030
High
AU$2,125
Low
AU$2,358
Average salary
AU$2,923
High
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Sonographer Salary Range
Among Medical Sonographers accredited with the Australasian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) or the Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT), Trainee Sonographers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced and skilled Sonographers, which have completed additional specialist studies, such as a Cardiac Sonographer, a Vascular Sonographer or an Obstetric Sonographer enjoy the highest salaries.
Sonographer - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac Sonographer | AU$131K/year | +7% |
| Trainee Sonographer | AU$110K/year | -10% |
Sonographer - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A qualified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$110,000 per year. An Accredited Medical Sonographer (AMS) with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$119,440, while an experienced Sonographer with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$131,500. Medical Sonographers with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$137,900 per year.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Sonographer in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +12% |
| Experienced | ▲ +7% |
| Average Salary | AU$122,662/year |
| Mid Weight | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -10% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
82%
82%
Male
18%
18%
Sonographer - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Sonographer job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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