National Occupational Classification, TEER 2
NOC 32122: Medical sonographers
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. Below are the main duties, all 37 job titles it covers, what it means for Express Entry and what it pays in each province.
Updated
- Official NOC 2021 data
- Job Bank wages
What is NOC 32122?
NOC 32122 is the code for medical sonographers in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021. Job titles in this group include diagnostic medical sonography instructor, medical sonographer, medical sonographers supervisor and registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS). It is a TEER 2 occupation (usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role), so it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class, and IRCC lists it for the healthcare and social services category draw. The Job Bank median wage across Canada is $42.00 an hour.
- NOC code
- 32122
- TEER
- 2: College diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years
- Broad category
- Health occupations
- Express Entry
- Skilled (TEER 0 to 3)
- Category draws
- Healthcare and social services
- Median wage
- $42.00 an hour
Job titles under NOC 32122
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.
Main job titles
- diagnostic medical sonography instructor
- medical sonographer
- medical sonographers supervisor
- registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS)
- ultrasound technologist
All 37 job titles in the NOC index
adult echocardiographer, cardiac sonographer, cardiac ultrasound technician, cardiac ultrasound technologist, chief diagnostic medical sonographer, diagnostic cardiac sonographer, diagnostic echography technician, diagnostic medical sonographer, diagnostic medical sonography instructor, diagnostic ultrasonography technician, diagnostic ultrasound supervisor, diagnostic ultrasound technician, diagnostic ultrasound technologist - medical, echocardiographer, echocardiography technician, echocardiography technologist, echocardiography technologist sonographer, echography technician, echography technologist, medical imaging technologist - ultrasound, medical sonographer, medical sonographers supervisor, pediatric echocardiographer, registered diagnostic cardiac sonographer, registered diagnostic medical sonographer (RDMS), registered ultrasound technologist, sonographer - medical, sonography technologist, student medical sonographer, student sonographer - medical, ultrasonographer - medical, ultrasonography technician, ultrasonography technologist, ultrasound supervisor, ultrasound technician, ultrasound technologist, vascular sonographer.
Main duties of NOC 32122
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Operate ultrasound imaging equipment that transmits high frequency sound pulses through the body to produce images of those parts of the body requiring examination
- Monitor examination by viewing images on video screen, to evaluate quality and consistency of diagnostic images, and make adjustments to equipment, as required
- Record, store and process scanned images by using camera unit connected to ultrasound equipment
- Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Prepare examination reports for physicians to aid in the monitoring of pregnancies and the diagnosis of cardiac, abdominal, ophthalmic, vascular and other disorders
- Perform quality control checks on ultrasound equipment to ensure proper operation and perform minor repairs and adjustments as required
- May supervise and train students and other medical sonographers.
- Medical sonographers may specialize in abdominal, cardiac, cerebral, obstetrical and gynaecological, ophthalmic, intraluminal or peripheral vascular sonography. They may also specialize in adult or pediatric echocardiography or neurosonology.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a three- to four-year program in diagnostic medical sonography or ultrasound technology or completion of a two- to three-year program in a related allied health field and a one-year post-diploma program in diagnostic medical sonography from an accredited institution are required.
- Registration with Sonography Canada and/or the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is usually required by employers.
- Registration with l'Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en électrophysiologie médicale du Québec is required in Quebec.
- Registration with the College of Medical Radiation Technologists of Ontario (CMRTO) is required in Ontario.
Additional information
- Membership in the Canadian Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers is available but voluntary.
Is NOC 32122 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes for the programs that need skilled work: TEER 2 is in the TEER 0 to 3 range IRCC accepts.
| Program or draw | NOC 32122 |
|---|---|
| Federal Skilled Worker Program | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Canadian Experience Class | Counts as skilled work (TEER 0 to 3) |
| Federal Skilled Trades Program | Not a listed trade |
| Healthcare and social services occupations (category draw) | On the eligible list |
| French-language proficiency (category draw) | Open to any occupation with NCLC 7 in French |
Read how TEER categories work and the full list of NOC codes in each 2026 category draw. Category draws also need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one listed occupation within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 32122 pay?
Job Bank wages for this occupation, per hour. Low and high are, in most cases, the 10th and 90th percentiles, so 8 in 10 workers earn somewhere between them.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | $34.90 | $42.00 | $51.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $33.44 | $42.70 | $48.72 |
| Nova Scotia | $29.56 | $39.01 | $45.30 |
| New Brunswick | $30.31 | $37.23 | $43.72 |
| Quebec | $29.47 | $38.50 | $45.70 |
| Ontario | $35.00 | $41.00 | $48.08 |
| Manitoba | $39.21 | $41.70 | $46.00 |
| Saskatchewan | $33.55 | $44.07 | $52.52 |
| Alberta | $38.46 | $46.00 | $55.65 |
| British Columbia | $35.00 | $44.41 | $50.00 |
Source: Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025), data from 2023-2024 (Labour Force Survey). Wages for job offers in LMIA and provincial programs are compared with these figures, so check the current numbers on Job Bank before you rely on them.
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Where this information comes from
Occupation codes, titles and descriptions are adapted from Statistics Canada, National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.
Wages come from Job Bank, Employment and Social Development Canada (Job Bank 2025 wages, revised November 19, 2025). Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Express Entry rules come from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC): the program pages for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Trades Program, and the category-based selection page as modified on June 22, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for a diagnostic medical sonography instructor?
NOC 32122, Medical sonographers, a TEER 2 occupation in NOC 2021.
What TEER is NOC 32122?
TEER 2. Usually a college diploma, an apprenticeship of 2 or more years, or a supervisory role. The TEER is the second digit of the code. See all TEER categories.
Is NOC 32122 eligible for Express Entry?
Yes. As a TEER 2 occupation it counts as skilled work for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. You still have to meet every other requirement, and your duties must match the NOC description.
Is NOC 32122 in an Express Entry category-based draw?
Yes. IRCC’s 2026 list puts it in the healthcare and social services category. You need at least 12 months of full-time work (or the same part-time) in it within the past 3 years.
How much does NOC 32122 pay in Canada?
The Job Bank median across Canada is $42.00 an hour, with most wages between $34.90 and $51.00. Pay varies by province: see the table above.
Where is the official description?
On the Statistics Canada and ESDC NOC site: search 32122 in NOC 2021 Version 1.0. This page shows the same text, from the open data Statistics Canada publishes.
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