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Medical Sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of various parts of
the body to aid physicians in monitoring pregnancies and in diagnosing cardiac, ophthalmic, vascular and
other medical disorders. They are employed in clinics and hospitals. Medical sonographers who are
supervisors or instructors are included in this unit group.
Learn about the essential skills required for this occupation at the Ontario Skills Passport website
Read about the main duties, common titles and other information for this occupation at the
National Occupational Classification website
How quickly has employment grown for this occupation compared with others?
How are job openings for this occupation expected to compare with those in other occupations
from 2013 to 2017?
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190
170
150
130
110
90
All Occupations [6,731]
70
50
30
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Note: The figures in brackets are employment levels in thousands for 2011.
Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey & National Household Survey.
Notes: Employment estimates for all occupations and major occupational groups are based on Labour
Force Survey (LFS) data. However, due to the limited sample size of the LFS, estimates for small
occupations can be inaccurate due to high sampling variability. As a result, Census and National
Household Survey employment data are used for the 4-digit National Occupational Classification group
for the years in which data are available (2001, 2006, 2011).
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100%
90%
80%
70%
66%
60%
60%
50%
40%
40%
59%
41%
34%
30%
20%
10%
0%
All Occupations
Medical Sonographers
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(%)
Male
12
Female
88
Full-Time
65
Part-Time
35
Self Employed
Employees
94
Unemployment Rate
0.6
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(%)
97
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(%) This
Occupation
(%) All
Occupations
Ottawa
10
Kingston - Pembroke
Muskoka - Kawarthas
Toronto
55
46
10
13
10
London
Windsor - Sarnia
Northeast
Northwest
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$68,000
$67,000
$66,000
$65,000
$64,000
$63,000
$62,000
$61,495
$61,000
$60,000
$59,000
$58,000
All Occupations
Medical Sonographers
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Above Average" labour market conditions usually mean that, relative to the employment situation
overall, there is a better likelihood of finding stable work in this occupation, and employment
prospects are attractive or improving.
"Average" labour market conditions indicate that jobs are expected to be more difficult to find; the
probability of unemployment is higher; and wages and salaries have recently increased at a slower
pace than those occupations rated as "Above Average." On the other hand, jobs are easier to find;
unemployment is less likely; and wages and salaries have recently increased at a faster pace than in
those occupations rated "Below Average".
"Below Average" labour market conditions mean that it is more difficult to find stable work or
employment prospects are not attractive or are deteriorating relative to those in other industries or
occupations. For new entrants, such as people leaving school and immigrants, Below Average
labour market conditions mean a relatively low probability of finding stable work in this occupation and
lower potential for rising pay.
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