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.
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 |
Best cities for audiologists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $128,110 | $89,479 | $78,790 | 520 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $115,070 | $84,033 | $74,654 | 530 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $128,110
- New York, NY — $115,070
Audiologist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133,110 | $102,247 | $62,150 – $136,720 | — |
| New Jersey | $119,230 | $87,303 | $80,850 – $135,310 | 210 |
| North Dakota | $118,750 | $91,314 | $86,250 – $163,220 | 40 |
| California | $114,910 | $81,718 | $62,090 – $158,640 | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $114,170 | $89,149 | $88,820 – $142,630 | — |
| Hawaii | $113,850 | $81,801 | $87,990 – $127,150 | 90 |
| Connecticut | $113,180 | $83,802 | $65,360 – $123,640 | 70 |
| Oregon | $109,560 | $77,149 | $80,590 – $239,200+ | 140 |
| Washington | $108,580 | $85,216 | $68,310 – $137,190 | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $105,590 | $83,113 | $91,540 – $124,530 | 50 |
| Utah | $104,450 | $78,576 | $77,460 – $135,160 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $104,130 | $77,099 | $73,420 – $129,770 | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $102,840 | $77,108 | $53,250 – $134,390 | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $102,500 | $75,195 | $95,770 – $159,410 | 40 |
| Colorado | $102,270 | $76,985 | $65,660 – $136,660 | 430 |
| Minnesota | $102,130 | $75,257 | $83,750 – $120,110 | 290 |
| Maine | $102,060 | $74,828 | $86,900 – $119,350 | 60 |
| Vermont | $101,730 | $76,143 | $84,540 – $131,320 | — |
| New York | $100,860 | $74,875 | $76,940 – $129,530 | 690 |
| Missouri | $99,450 | $75,056 | $65,820 – $125,090 | 220 |
| Georgia | $98,470 | $73,616 | $71,990 – $126,400 | 470 |
| Michigan | $97,790 | $73,720 | $77,270 – $114,210 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $97,460 | $73,838 | $78,900 – $115,540 | 90 |
| Kansas | $97,250 | $72,619 | $79,210 – $106,330 | 200 |
| Iowa | $97,180 | $74,155 | $73,280 – $122,740 | 270 |
| Arkansas | $96,980 | $73,486 | $78,970 – $134,040 | 110 |
| Idaho | $95,120 | $71,814 | $59,110 – $101,650 | 200 |
| Texas | $93,570 | $74,656 | $73,430 – $137,340 | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $93,510 | $70,130 | $77,780 – $131,380 | 330 |
| Florida | $93,480 | $74,593 | $62,980 – $120,100 | 700 |
| Kentucky | $92,520 | $70,797 | $61,880 – $141,590 | 90 |
| Maryland | $91,260 | $69,060 | $63,120 – $117,320 | 160 |
| South Dakota | $91,190 | $72,982 | $77,860 – $108,950 | 40 |
| Tennessee | $90,540 | $72,525 | $67,130 – $109,650 | 270 |
| Indiana | $90,280 | $69,708 | $65,790 – $108,040 | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $89,480 | $69,032 | $64,610 – $131,230 | 460 |
| North Carolina | $88,920 | $68,346 | $70,120 – $131,210 | 450 |
| Montana | $86,990 | $66,473 | $61,250 – $104,110 | 60 |
| Alabama | $86,300 | $65,492 | $50,530 – $104,610 | 190 |
| Delaware | $85,700 | $64,805 | $75,350 – $105,620 | 70 |
| Arizona | $83,210 | $65,497 | $77,330 – $110,060 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83,050 | $64,517 | $64,750 – $128,000 | 80 |
| South Carolina | $82,330 | $62,966 | $67,490 – $97,980 | 200 |
| Ohio | $81,390 | $64,632 | $45,310 – $107,360 | 1,230 |
| Mississippi | $80,740 | $63,133 | $60,410 – $94,990 | — |
| Virginia | $80,010 | $61,331 | $74,850 – $137,780 | 260 |
| West Virginia | $79,990 | $62,182 | $66,490 – $170,430 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $76,880 | $60,001 | $40,010 – $105,000 | 210 |
| Louisiana | $75,200 | $59,863 | $55,550 – $103,300 | 140 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many audiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 13,660 people work as audiologists nationwide.