California Median
$114,910
per year
Hourly Rate
$55.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+20% vs US median
US median $95,780
State Rank
#4 of 49
1,740 employed here
How much does an Audiologist make in California?
An Audiologist working in California earns a median salary of $114,910 per year, or about $55.25 per hour. That is 20% above the national median of $95,780 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $62,090 while the top 10% make $158,640 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,090 and $139,080 a year.
Audiologist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $62,090 | $29.85 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,090 | $35.62 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $114,910 | $55.25 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $139,080 | $66.87 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $158,640 | $76.27 |
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How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 49 states and territories for Audiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Audiologist salary in other states
Nevada $133,110New Jersey $119,230North Dakota $118,750Alaska $114,170Hawaii $113,850Connecticut $113,180Oregon $109,560Washington $108,580New Hampshire $105,590Utah $104,450Massachusetts $104,130Wisconsin $102,840District of Columbia $102,500Colorado $102,270Minnesota $102,130Maine $102,060Vermont $101,730New York $100,860Missouri $99,450Georgia $98,470Michigan $97,790Nebraska $97,460Kansas $97,250Iowa $97,180Arkansas $96,980Idaho $95,120Texas $93,570Illinois $93,510Florida $93,480Kentucky $92,520Maryland $91,260South Dakota $91,190Tennessee $90,540Indiana $90,280Pennsylvania $89,480North Carolina $88,920Montana $86,990Alabama $86,300Delaware $85,700Arizona $83,210New Mexico $83,050South Carolina $82,330Ohio $81,390Mississippi $80,740Virginia $80,010West Virginia $79,990Oklahoma $76,880Louisiana $75,200
Working as an Audiologist in California
Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Audiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($114,910) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Audiologist make in California?
The median Audiologist salary in California is $114,910 per year, or about $55.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $62,090 at the entry level to $158,640 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Audiologists about 20% more than the national median of $95,780. California ranks 4th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Audiologists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $114,910 a year. About 1,740 Audiologists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.