With cardiovascular disease remaining a leading cause of mortality, echocardiographers play a vital role in early detection and monitoring. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this profession to grow over the next decade. The average salary for an echocardiographer is $67,000, with that figure dependent on experience, certification and location.

With additional training and education, some echocardiographers may move into supervisory positions or become an advanced echocardiographer. Earning an advanced degree will allow some echocardiographers to become educators and researchers.