Audiologists
Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $73,580 | $35.37 | ||
| Arizona | 400 | $69,050 | $33.20 | |
| California | 1,110 | $106,940 | $51.41 | |
| Colorado | 470 | $93,160 | $44.79 | |
| Connecticut | 360 | $80,860 | $38.88 | |
| Delaware | $71,190 | $34.23 | ||
| District of Columbia | 110 | $106,720 | $51.31 | |
| Florida | 700 | $83,340 | $40.07 | |
| Georgia | 410 | $85,310 | $41.02 | |
| Hawaii | $81,970 | $39.41 | ||
| Idaho | 140 | $69,460 | $33.39 | |
| Illinois | 530 | $79,650 | $38.29 | |
| Indiana | 260 | $74,960 | $36.04 | |
| Iowa | 180 | $84,160 | $40.46 | |
| Kansas | 170 | $73,520 | $35.34 | |
| Kentucky | 120 | $66,120 | $31.79 | |
| Louisiana | 140 | $75,460 | $36.28 | |
| Maine | 80 | $83,190 | $39.99 | |
| Maryland | 190 | $85,960 | $41.33 | |
| Massachusetts | 450 | $91,960 | $44.21 | |
| Michigan | 350 | $84,340 | $40.55 | |
| Minnesota | 340 | $90,050 | $43.29 | |
| Mississippi | 50 | $67,610 | $32.50 | |
| Missouri | 160 | $76,560 | $36.81 | |
| Montana | 140 | $79,610 | $38.27 | |
| Nebraska | 110 | $94,940 | $45.64 | |
| Nevada | $109,690 | $52.74 | ||
| New Hampshire | 90 | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| New Jersey | 400 | $88,660 | $42.62 | |
| New Mexico | 80 | $88,540 | $42.57 | |
| New York | 630 | $90,170 | $43.35 | |
| North Carolina | 440 | $73,150 | $35.17 | |
| North Dakota | 30 | $103,700 | $49.86 | |
| Ohio | 690 | $68,180 | $32.78 | |
| Oklahoma | 60 | $73,400 | $35.29 | |
| Oregon | 140 | $90,210 | $43.37 | |
| Pennsylvania | 370 | $79,820 | $38.37 | |
| Rhode Island | $86,200 | $41.44 | ||
| South Carolina | 120 | $72,280 | $34.75 | |
| South Dakota | 60 | $84,120 | $40.44 | |
| Tennessee | 240 | $91,070 | $43.78 | |
| Texas | 500 | $88,450 | $42.52 | |
| Virginia | 660 | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| Washington | 370 | $95,280 | $45.81 | |
| West Virginia | 120 | $77,490 | $37.26 | |
| Wisconsin | 280 | $85,120 | $40.92 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that focuses on the application of biomedical, psychological, and physical principles to the study of the scientific bases, development, and treatment of speech, language, hearing, and cognitive communication problems caused by disease, injury, or disability. Includes instruction in language science, hearing science, speech and voice science, biology of communication, behavioral linguistics, psychology, and applications to the development of diagnostic and rehabilitative strategies and technologies.
A program that prepares individuals to diagnose and treat hearing loss and other disorders involving the ear, advise patients on means to use their remaining hearing, and select and fit hearing aids and other devices. Includes instruction in acoustics, anatomy and physiology of hearing, hearing measurement, auditory pathology, middle and inner ear analysis, rehabilitation therapies and assistive technologies, and pediatric and other special applications.
An integrated program that prepares individuals to work as both audiologists and speech-language pathologists. Includes instruction in a variety of communication disorder studies, audiology, speech pathology, language acquisition, and the design and implementation of comprehensive therapeutic and rehabilitative solutions to communications problems.
Any instructional program in communications disorders sciences and services not listed above.
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$86,050 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Doctoral or professional degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as audiologists.
- Less than high school 0%
- High school graduate 1%
- College dropout 3%
- Associate’s degree 1%
- Bachelor’s degree 9%
- Master’s degree 18%
- Doctorate degree 68%
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