Audiologists salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,610 | $31.06 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $95,780 | $46.05 |
| Mean (average) | $97,740 | $46.99 |
| 90th percentile | $133,120 | $64.00 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Audiologists pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 49 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $86,300 | $50,530 | $104,610 | 190 | 1.02 |
| Alaska | $114,170 | $88,820 | $142,630 | ||
| Arizona | $83,210 | $77,330 | $110,060 | 240 | 0.83 |
| Arkansas | $96,980 | $78,970 | $134,040 | 110 | 0.98 |
| California | $114,910 | $62,090 | $158,640 | 1,740 | 1.09 |
| Colorado | $102,270 | $65,660 | $136,660 | 430 | 1.7 |
| Connecticut | $113,180 | $65,360 | $123,640 | 70 | 0.45 |
| Delaware | $85,700 | $75,350 | $105,620 | 70 | 1.65 |
| District of Columbia | $102,500 | $95,770 | $159,410 | 40 | 0.66 |
| Florida | $93,480 | $62,980 | $120,100 | 700 | 0.8 |
| Georgia | $98,470 | $71,990 | $126,400 | 470 | 1.1 |
| Hawaii | $113,850 | $87,990 | $127,150 | 90 | 1.54 |
| Idaho | $95,120 | $59,110 | $101,650 | 200 | 2.64 |
| Illinois | $93,510 | $77,780 | $131,380 | 330 | 0.61 |
| Indiana | $90,280 | $65,790 | $108,040 | 410 | 1.47 |
| Iowa | $97,180 | $73,280 | $122,740 | 270 | 1.97 |
| Kansas | $97,250 | $79,210 | $106,330 | 200 | 1.57 |
| Kentucky | $92,520 | $61,880 | $141,590 | 90 | 0.51 |
| Louisiana | $75,200 | $55,550 | $103,300 | 140 | 0.81 |
| Maine | $102,060 | $86,900 | $119,350 | 60 | 1.11 |
| Maryland | $91,260 | $63,120 | $117,320 | 160 | 0.68 |
| Massachusetts | $104,130 | $73,420 | $129,770 | 220 | 0.69 |
| Michigan | $97,790 | $77,270 | $114,210 | 250 | 0.65 |
| Minnesota | $102,130 | $83,750 | $120,110 | 290 | 1.14 |
| Mississippi | $80,740 | $60,410 | $94,990 | ||
| Missouri | $99,450 | $65,820 | $125,090 | 220 | 0.85 |
| Montana | $86,990 | $61,250 | $104,110 | 60 | 1.4 |
| Nebraska | $97,460 | $78,900 | $115,540 | 90 | 1.03 |
| Nevada | $133,110 | $62,150 | $136,720 | ||
| New Hampshire | $105,590 | $91,540 | $124,530 | 50 | 0.81 |
| New Jersey | $119,230 | $80,850 | $135,310 | 210 | 0.57 |
| New Mexico | $83,050 | $64,750 | $128,000 | 80 | 1.11 |
| New York | $100,860 | $76,940 | $129,530 | 690 | 0.81 |
| North Carolina | $88,920 | $70,120 | $131,210 | 450 | 1.03 |
| North Dakota | $118,750 | $86,250 | $163,220 | 40 | 1.12 |
| Ohio | $81,390 | $45,310 | $107,360 | 1,230 | 2.52 |
| Oklahoma | $76,880 | $40,010 | $105,000 | 210 | 1.39 |
| Oregon | $109,560 | $80,590 | $242,080 | 140 | 0.81 |
| Pennsylvania | $89,480 | $64,610 | $131,230 | 460 | 0.86 |
| South Carolina | $82,330 | $67,490 | $97,980 | 200 | 0.97 |
| South Dakota | $91,190 | $77,860 | $108,950 | 40 | 0.93 |
| Tennessee | $90,540 | $67,130 | $109,650 | 270 | 0.93 |
| Texas | $93,570 | $73,430 | $137,340 | 1,020 | 0.82 |
| Utah | $104,450 | $77,460 | $135,160 | 120 | 0.77 |
| Vermont | $101,730 | $84,540 | $131,320 | ||
| Virginia | $80,010 | $74,850 | $137,780 | 260 | 0.73 |
| Washington | $108,580 | $68,310 | $137,190 | 320 | 1.02 |
| West Virginia | $79,990 | $66,490 | $170,430 | 120 | 1.95 |
| Wisconsin | $102,840 | $53,250 | $134,390 | 280 | 1.07 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for audiologists
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 600. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 2.2%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for audiologists
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General CIP 51.0201
- Audiology/Audiologist CIP 51.0202
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist CIP 51.0204
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other CIP 51.0299
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
- Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
- Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
- Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Epic Systems (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- eClinicalWorks EHR software (hot technology)
- Abacus Data Solutions HearWare
- Bio-logic Systems HINT Pro
- Chart Links
- Computers Unlimited TIMS for Audiology
- Ear Works
- Ear measurement software
- Etymotic Research QuickSIN
- GN Otometrics CHARTR EP
- Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Judgment and Decision Making, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Time Management.
Common job titles: Audiologist, Audiology Doctor (AUD), Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist), Clinical Audiologist, Dispensing Audiologist, Educational Audiologist, Forensic Audiologist, Industrial Audiologist, Pediatric Audiologist, Staff Audiologist.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do audiologists make?
The national median annual wage for audiologists was $95,780 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $64,610 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $133,120. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do audiologists need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is audiologists a growing career?
BLS projects employment of audiologists to change +11.0% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 600 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay audiologists the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Nevada ($133,110), New Jersey ($119,230), North Dakota ($118,750). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.