Ultrasound technician pay also depends on the area the sonographer is specialized in, such as vascular or cardiac ultrasound. It is also dependent on the state in which theyâre working. The following table compares salaries among the top-paying states, as of May, 2015. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2015 Data.
Generally, tax burdens were highest on the East Coast, while residents of Midwestern and Southern states often faced lower tax burdens. Residents of New York and New Jersey paid more than 12% of their income in state and local taxes, the most in the nation. Wyoming residents, on the other hand, paid less than 7%.
One other factor likely contributing to the high tax burden facing residents was the stateâs income tax. Residents earning over $405,100 per year were taxed at a rate of 8.95%, one of the highest top income tax rates in the U.S. ALSO READ: States With the Highest Gas Prices.