251214: Sonographer

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

Labour market

Skills assessment

Agreements

ANZSCO Identity

ANZSCO code

251214

Skill level

Level 1

Unit group

2512

Medical Imaging Professionals

Skills assessor

ASMIRT

Sonographer (ANZSCO 251214) is a Skill Level 1 occupation in the Medical Imaging Professionals unit group (2512), classified under Health Professionals. Operates ultrasound equipment to acquire, interpret and selectively record anatomical images, physical data and real-time physiological information for medical diagnostic purposes in conjunction with Medical Practitioners. Also known as Ultrasonographer. Skills assessment for this occupation is conducted by Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT).

Migration snapshot

Labour marketSonographer is in shortage in Australia. The primary shortage driver is a long training gap — the training pathway is long and shortages persist even with increased training.

Visa pathways13 pathways are available for this occupation, including employer sponsored and General Skilled Migration options.

Occupation listsListed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL), influencing which skilled migration visas it is eligible for.

AgreementsAccessible via the On-hire Industry Labour Agreement (ILA) and a Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA).

Workforce snapshot

Based on ABS data, workers in the Medical Imaging Professionals unit group earn an average of $2,043 per week — above the national average of $1,436 per week. Female workers average $2,024 per week and male workers average $2,081 per week. The average age of workers in this group is 38 years, broadly in line with the national workforce average of 41 years.

Avg. weekly earnings

$2,043

↑ 42% above national avg

Female avg.

$2,024

↑ 41% above national avg

Male avg.

$2,081

↑ 45% above national avg

Average age

38 yrs

↓ younger than national avg

Bar scale to $3,000/wk · Marker line = $1,436 national average

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