A CT scan in a pregnant woman poses no known risks to the baby if the area of the body being imaged isnât the abdomen or pelvis. In general, if imaging of the abdomen and pelvis is needed, doctors prefer to use exams that do not use radiation, such as MRI or ultrasound.
Salary Outlook. According to the BLS, diagnostic medical sonographers earned a median salary of $66,410 in 2013. The best-paid 10 percent earned more than $92,070, while the lowest-paid earned less than $45,840.hey earn a similar salary to registered nurses ($68,910), but take home more than radiologic technologists ($56,760), physical therapist assistants ($53,320) and medical equipment repairers ($47,120).
Salary Ranges. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics groups obstetric sonographers under the banner of diagnostic medical sonographers. Diagnostic medical sonographers earned median annual salaries of $65,860 in May 2012. The top 10 percent earned more than $91,070.The lowest 10 percent earned less than $44,990, and the lowest 25 percent earned less than $54,260, which are the salary ranges under which many entry-level sonographers would fall.he U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics groups obstetric sonographers under the banner of diagnostic medical sonographers. Diagnostic medical sonographers earned median annual salaries of $65,860 in May 2012. The top 10 percent earned more than $91,070.