How much does a audiologist make?
The median audiologist in the United States earns $92,120 per year, about $44.29 an hour. That is the midpoint of the profession: half of all audiologists earn more, and half earn less.
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. SOC code 29-1181.
Audiologist salary range
Pay for audiologists spans a wide band. The lowest paid 10 percent earn under $61,930 a year, while the highest paid 10 percent take home more than $129,830. The average (mean) wage of $95,320 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,930 | $29.77 | Lowest paid |
| 25th percentile | $76,440 | $36.75 | |
| Median (50th) | $92,120 | $44.29 | Midpoint |
| 75th percentile | $109,330 | $52.56 | |
| 90th percentile | $129,830 | $62.42 | Highest paid |
Figures are national wage estimates for audiologists (SOC 29-1181), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024.
Audiologist salary by state
Where you work changes the paycheck. Audiologists earn the most in California at $123,600 a year, and the least in Mississippi at $61,150. The table below lists every state with published data, ranked by median annual salary.
| State | Median annual | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| California | $123,600 | 1,370 |
| District of Columbia | $118,250 | 50 |
| Alaska | $109,700 | N/A |
| Washington | $105,120 | 260 |
| New Jersey | $103,510 | 390 |
| Texas | $103,460 | 710 |
| South Dakota | $102,310 | 40 |
| Arizona | $102,130 | 450 |
| Georgia | $101,920 | 960 |
| Maryland | $101,700 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $99,330 | 120 |
| New York | $98,750 | 670 |
| Massachusetts | $98,620 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $98,410 | 310 |
| Connecticut | $96,610 | 120 |
| Utah | $96,520 | 150 |
| Oregon | $95,000 | 190 |
| Colorado | $94,670 | 500 |
| Iowa | $93,790 | 310 |
| North Dakota | $91,440 | 90 |
| Kentucky | $90,950 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $90,380 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $89,670 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $88,410 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $87,980 | 40 |
| Missouri | $87,840 | 240 |
| Michigan | $87,530 | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,210 | 780 |
| Nevada | $86,290 | N/A |
| Nebraska | $85,820 | 90 |
| Virginia | $85,590 | 310 |
| Illinois | $84,520 | 570 |
| Maine | $84,400 | N/A |
| Florida | $83,290 | 820 |
| Kansas | $83,120 | 170 |
| Montana | $82,350 | N/A |
| Rhode Island | $80,530 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $79,460 | 390 |
| Delaware | $78,770 | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $77,770 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $77,440 | 90 |
| Alabama | $76,900 | 290 |
| Ohio | $76,720 | 1,310 |
| South Carolina | $75,980 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $75,740 | 180 |
| Indiana | $75,080 | N/A |
| Mississippi | $61,150 | 60 |
State median wages for audiologists (SOC 29-1181), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS state files, May 2024. States where the BLS does not publish a median are not shown.
Job outlook for audiologists
The BLS projects employment of audiologists to grow 11% from 2025 to 2035. That is much faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. That works out to roughly 14,200 jobs in 2025 moving toward 15,700 by 2035.
Across the decade, the BLS expects about 600 openings a year for audiologists. Most come from the need to replace workers who move to other jobs or leave the workforce, on top of any new positions from growth.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, 2025-35 (Table 1.2, Occupational projections and worker characteristics).
How to become an audiologist
The typical entry-level education for audiologists is a doctoral or professional degree, according to the BLS.
Education, training, and experience data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program.
What affects how much an audiologist earns
Specialty, work setting, shift differentials, certifications, and region drive the numbers. Hospitals, surgical settings, and high cost metros pay above clinics and rural facilities.
Location is one of the clearest factors. The gap between the top paying state (California, $123,600) and the lowest (Mississippi, $61,150) shows how much geography alone can move the number, before experience or specialization.
About 14,730 people work as audiologists in the United States. At $92,120 a year, the job pays above the $49,500 median for all U.S. jobs.
Audiologist salary FAQ
How much does an audiologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage for an audiologist is $44.29. The middle half of audiologists earn between $36.75 and $52.56 per hour.
What is the highest audiologist salary?
The highest paid 10 percent of audiologists earn more than $129,830 per year. Top earners usually have the most experience and work in the best paying regions and industries.
How much does an audiologist make a year?
The median annual salary for an audiologist is $92,120. The average (mean) wage of $95,320 runs a bit higher than the median, which is normal for jobs where a group of top earners pulls the average up.
Is being an audiologist a well paid job?
At $92,120 a year, an audiologist earns above the $49,500 median for all U.S. jobs. About 14,730 people work as audiologists in the United States.
Which state pays audiologists the most?
California has the highest median salary for audiologists at $123,600 a year. District of Columbia ($118,250) and Alaska ($109,700) follow. State medians come from the BLS OEWS state files, May 2024.
Is being an audiologist a good career?
Employment of audiologists is projected to grow 11% from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. The BLS projects about 600 openings each year, from growth and from workers leaving the occupation.
Do you need a degree to become an audiologist?
The BLS lists the typical entry-level education for audiologists as a doctoral or professional degree, so a college degree is usually expected.
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