Ultrasound Technicians are paid one of the highest salaries in the medical profession. They are paid higher than any other medical technician such as X-ray technician, surgical technician, etc. Their salary varies from $40,000 per year to $90,000 per year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average salary of an Ultrasound Technician in 2010 was around $65,000 per year. People having less than one year of experience are normally paid around $40,000. They are also paid on hourly basis. Starting from $19, the pay can go upto $26 per hour.