How much does a hearing doctor make?
Answer: A typical hearing doctor in the United States makes $95,780 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 14,000 people work in this job. Well above the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Hearing doctor pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $64,610 | $95,780 | $133,120 | about 14,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $114,910 | about 2,000 |
| New York | $100,860 | about 690 |
| Texas | $93,570 | about 1,000 |
| Florida | $93,480 | about 700 |
| Ohio | $81,390 | about 1,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, experience and extra certificates can matter, and audiologists who focus on children or other groups may do different work. Pay also varies by workplace, such as a hospital, school, or clinic, location, and hours; some work full time, while others work evenings or weekends.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a hearing doctor 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.
What's a typical day like?
They examine ears and use hearing tests to measure what a patient can hear, then explain the results and fit or check hearing aids. They may counsel families or show a dizzy patient head-movement exercises.
How to get this job
In the United States, first earn a bachelor’s degree, then complete a four-year Au.D. program with supervised clinical practice; someone starting college at 18 may qualify around 26. Every state requires a license, and rules vary by state.
Graduate degree or long training (preparation level 5 of 5)
Good for people who like figuring things out and helping and teaching.
Did you know?
In the U.S., audiologists don’t just help with hearing: they may teach head-movement exercises to ease vertigo and balance problems.
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Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/print/audiologists.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.audiology.org/consumers-and-patients/what-is-an-audiologist
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY