Audiologist Salary
Audiologists diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders, fitting hearing aids and developing rehabilitation programs.
Audiologist Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level audiologists earn around $58,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $84,000. Senior-level audiologists can earn $115,000 or more.
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The salary range for audiologists varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $55,000, while the top 10% earn $120,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $55,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $68,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $82,680 |
| 75th Percentile | $100,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $120,000 |
Audiologist Salary by State
Audiologist salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $147,170, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $66,971.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $147,170 | Details → |
| #2 California | $120,713 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $118,232 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $106,657 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $105,004 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $99,216 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $98,389 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $95,909 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $94,255 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $92,602 | Details → |
| #11 New Hampshire | $89,294 | Details → |
| #12 Rhode Island | $89,294 | Details → |
| #13 Colorado | $88,468 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $87,641 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $85,160 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $85,160 | Details → |
| #17 Minnesota | $83,507 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $82,680 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $82,680 | Details → |
| #20 Nevada | $81,853 | Details → |
| #21 Pennsylvania | $81,853 | Details → |
| #22 Arizona | $80,200 | Details → |
| #23 Illinois | $80,200 | Details → |
| #24 Utah | $80,200 | Details → |
| #25 Texas | $77,719 | Details → |
| #26 Wisconsin | $77,719 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $76,892 | Details → |
| #28 Montana | $76,892 | Details → |
| #29 Idaho | $76,066 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $76,066 | Details → |
| #31 Ohio | $76,066 | Details → |
| #32 Louisiana | $75,239 | Details → |
| #33 New Mexico | $75,239 | Details → |
| #34 Tennessee | $75,239 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $74,412 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $74,412 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $74,412 | Details → |
| #38 North Dakota | $74,412 | Details → |
| #39 Wyoming | $74,412 | Details → |
| #40 Iowa | $73,585 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $73,585 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $72,758 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $72,758 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $71,932 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $71,932 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $71,932 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $69,451 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $67,798 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $67,798 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $66,971 | Details → |
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- ● Evaluate hearing and balance disorders
- ● Fit and dispense hearing aids
- ● Develop aural rehabilitation programs
- ● Perform diagnostic testing
- ● Counsel patients on hearing health
Top Skills
Education Required
Doctoral degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 10% growth over the next decade
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