Will AI replace diagnostic medical sonographers?AI replacement risk 38% and how the work is changing
Median annual pay
$96,590
25th–75th pct. $80,430–$106,930
Top pay (est.)
$168,200
Top 10% $129,370
Pay in 5 years
$114,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$136,200est.
$117,200–$158,200
Outlook score
66/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+13.9%
6,000 openings / yr
Will AI replace Diagnostic Medical Sonographers? AI replacement risk
38%
Low
Ranked #349 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeAssisting and Caring for OthersHandling and Moving ObjectsControlling Machines and ProcessesCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesDocumenting/Recording InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing Information
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionNear VisionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten Expression
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.