Audiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for audiologists in the U.S. is $95,780 ($46.05 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $95,780
- Mean annual wage
- $97,740
- Median hourly wage
- $46.05
- Employment
- 13,660
13,660 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,610 | $31.06 |
| 25th percentile | $79,340 | $38.14 |
| Median (50th) | $95,780 | $46.05 |
| 75th percentile | $111,300 | $53.51 |
| 90th percentile | $133,120 | $64.00 |
Highest-paying states for audiologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133,110 | — |
| New Jersey | $119,230 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $118,750 | 40 |
| California | $114,910 | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $114,170 | — |
| Hawaii | $113,850 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $113,180 | 70 |
| Oregon | $109,560 | 140 |
| Washington | $108,580 | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $105,590 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $75,200 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $76,880 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $79,990 median annual wage
- Virginia: $80,010 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $80,740 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Typical tasks
- Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.
- Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
- Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel, as necessary.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 1.5% |
| Associate's degree | 2.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.1% |
| Master's degree | 15.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 70.7% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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