Audiologist Salary
Audiologists earn a median $95,780 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$95,780
$46.05 per hour
Range
$64,610 – $133,120
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
13,660
across the U.S.
▲4.0%
Pay trend: The median for audiologists in the U.S. rose from $92,120 (May 2024) to $95,780 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.6%.
What audiologists do
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 education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +11.0% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 600
- Self-employed
- 2%
Employment of audiologists is projected to grow 11.0% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Audiologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$76,211
per year · effective tax rate 20.4%
$6,351Monthly
$3,175Twice a month
$2,931Every 2 weeks
$36.64Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,242
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,938
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,389
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$76,211
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,610 | $31.06 | $54,094 |
| 25th percentile | $79,340 | $38.14 | $64,646 |
| Median (50th) | $95,780 | $46.05 | $76,211 |
| 75th percentile | $111,300 | $53.51 | $87,130 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,120 | $64.00 | $102,254 |
Audiologist salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133,110 | +54.3% | $102,247 | $62,150 – $136,720 | — |
| New Jersey | $119,230 | +15.2% | $87,303 | $80,850 – $135,310 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $118,750 | +29.9% | $91,314 | $86,250 – $163,220 | 40 |
| California | $114,910 | −7.0% | $81,718 | $62,090 – $158,640 | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $114,170 | +4.1% | $89,149 | $88,820 – $142,630 | — |
| Hawaii | $113,850 | — | $81,801 | $87,990 – $127,150 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $113,180 | +17.2% | $83,802 | $65,360 – $123,640 | 70 |
| Oregon | $109,560 | +15.3% | $77,149 | $80,590 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Washington | $108,580 | +3.3% | $85,216 | $68,310 – $137,190 | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $105,590 | +19.4% | $83,113 | $91,540 – $124,530 | 50 |
| Utah | $104,450 | +8.2% | $78,576 | $77,460 – $135,160 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $104,130 | +5.6% | $77,099 | $73,420 – $129,770 | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $102,840 | +13.8% | $77,108 | $53,250 – $134,390 | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $102,500 | −13.3% | $75,195 | $95,770 – $159,410 | 40 |
| Colorado | $102,270 | +8.0% | $76,985 | $65,660 – $136,660 | 430 |
| Minnesota | $102,130 | +3.8% | $75,257 | $83,750 – $120,110 | 290 |
| Maine | $102,060 | +20.9% | $74,828 | $86,900 – $119,350 | 60 |
| Vermont | $101,730 | — | $76,143 | $84,540 – $131,320 | — |
| New York | $100,860 | +2.1% | $74,875 | $76,940 – $129,530 | 690 |
| Missouri | $99,450 | +13.2% | $75,056 | $65,820 – $125,090 | 220 |
| Georgia | $98,470 | −3.4% | $73,616 | $71,990 – $126,400 | 470 |
| Michigan | $97,790 | +11.7% | $73,720 | $77,270 – $114,210 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $97,460 | +13.6% | $73,838 | $78,900 – $115,540 | 90 |
| Kansas | $97,250 | +17.0% | $72,619 | $79,210 – $106,330 | 200 |
| Iowa | $97,180 | +3.6% | $74,155 | $73,280 – $122,740 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $96,980 | −2.4% | $73,486 | $78,970 – $134,040 | 110 |
| Idaho | $95,120 | — | $71,814 | $59,110 – $101,650 | 200 |
| Texas | $93,570 | −9.6% | $74,656 | $73,430 – $137,340 | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $93,510 | +10.6% | $70,130 | $77,780 – $131,380 | 330 |
| Florida | $93,480 | +12.2% | $74,593 | $62,980 – $120,100 | 700 |
| Kentucky | $92,520 | +1.7% | $70,797 | $61,880 – $141,590 | 90 |
| Maryland | $91,260 | −10.3% | $69,060 | $63,120 – $117,320 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $91,190 | −10.9% | $72,982 | $77,860 – $108,950 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $90,540 | +1.0% | $72,525 | $67,130 – $109,650 | 270 |
| Indiana | $90,280 | +20.2% | $69,708 | $65,790 – $108,040 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $89,480 | +2.6% | $69,032 | $64,610 – $131,230 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $88,920 | +11.9% | $68,346 | $70,120 – $131,210 | 450 |
| Montana | $86,990 | +5.6% | $66,473 | $61,250 – $104,110 | 60 |
| Alabama | $86,300 | +12.2% | $65,492 | $50,530 – $104,610 | 190 |
| Delaware | $85,700 | +8.8% | $64,805 | $75,350 – $105,620 | 70 |
| Arizona | $83,210 | −18.5% | $65,497 | $77,330 – $110,060 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83,050 | +7.2% | $64,517 | $64,750 – $128,000 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $82,330 | +8.4% | $62,966 | $67,490 – $97,980 | 200 |
| Ohio | $81,390 | +6.1% | $64,632 | $45,310 – $107,360 | 1,230 |
| Mississippi | $80,740 | +32.0% | $63,133 | $60,410 – $94,990 | — |
| Virginia | $80,010 | −6.5% | $61,331 | $74,850 – $137,780 | 260 |
| West Virginia | $79,990 | −9.1% | $62,182 | $66,490 – $170,430 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $76,880 | −1.1% | $60,001 | $40,010 – $105,000 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $75,200 | −0.7% | $59,863 | $55,550 – $103,300 | 140 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,550 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $97,870 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,100 | Associate's degree | +8.0% |
| Occupational Therapist | $100,330 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Physical Therapist | $102,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Radiation Therapist | $105,310 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Respiratory Therapist | $82,280 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| Chiropractor | $79,200 | Doctoral or professional degree | +8.7% |
| Therapists, All Other | $77,930 | Bachelor's degree | +12.6% |
| Dietitian and Nutritionist | $76,400 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a audiologist make?
The national median salary for audiologists is $95,780 a year ($46.05 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,610 and the top 10% earn over $133,120. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays audiologists the most?
Nevada has the highest median pay at $133,110.
How many audiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 13,660 people work as audiologists nationwide.