Ultrasound Technician Schools in Oregon

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Oregon is the second highest paying state for sonographers. That makes ultrasound schools in Oregon attractive to prospective students.

Oregon Sonography Schools

Sonographers in Oregon earn some of the highest wages in their profession, according to the BLS. As of May 2009, the annual mean wage for diagnostic medical sonographers in Oregon was $78,320. Annual mean wages for major metropolitan areas in the state broke down as follows:

• Bend: $77,590
• Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton: $81,520
• Salem: $78,590

The annual mean wage for sonographers in the eastern Oregon non-metropolitan area was $66,060.

About the Beaver State

Oregon offers striking mountainous terrain and coastal splendor. Crater Lake, located in the southern part of the state, is the deepest lake in the U.S. and receives an average of 533 inches of snow each year--more than 44 feet.

Portland is Oregon's largest city and is home to more than half a million people. Ranked as one of Forbes' 25 Best Places for Business and Careers in 2010, Portland offers several colleges and is the urban center for the state's commerce, craft, culture, and industry. Oregon ultrasound schools can prepare students to work in one of the city's numerous hospitals or medical practices.

Two of Oregon's other cities rank in the 20 Best Small Places for Business and Careers, according to Forbes: Bend, famous for its mountains and spas and situated on the western side of the state, and Corvallis, located 90 miles from Portland and home to numerous wineries.

Anything goes in Eugene, Oregon's second largest city, which is known for its environmentalism, natural beauty, and alternative lifestyles. Eugene is also a top cycling community and is home to the University of Oregon.