Cardiac Sonography Salaries in Delaware - DE

By Mat Lindenberg, allied health world contributing writer
Published: August, 5 2010

Based on information collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cardiac sonographers can expect job demand for their profession to increase almost 25% over the next decade. States like Delaware, that pride themselves on excellent medical care and coverage, will be among the drivers of this demand.

Salaries in Delaware are quite competitive, too. According to indeed.com, a cardiac sonographer salary in Delaware averages about $69,000. Here are the salaries in some of largest cities in the state:

• New Castle - $67,000
• Newark - $63,000
• Wilmington - $61,000
• Dover - $56,000

The largest salary deciders for cardiac sonographers in Delaware include education, experience, and type of career.

A bachelor’s educated sonographer working in a supervisory position at the Christiana Hospital, or the Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, for example, would make quite a bit more than the state averag. Likewise, a very skilled sonographer working alongside a cardiologist would probably be among the higher earners in their profession.

Most cardiac sonographers in Delaware work in hospitals, care centers, and for contract agencies, and command very respectable salaries.

There may never be a better to start down the road to a rewarding, stimulating, and well-paid career in cardiac sonography in Delaware.