Audiologist Salary in Ohio (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Audiologists in Ohio, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$81,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $95,780
State Rank
#44 of 49
1,230 employed here

How much does an Audiologist make in Ohio?

Audiologists in Ohio take home a median of $81,390 annually — roughly $39.13 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $95,780.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $45,310 while the top 10% make $107,360 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $69,580 and $97,450 a year.

Audiologist salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$45,310$21.78
25th percentile (early career)$69,580$33.45
50th percentile (median)$81,390$39.13
75th percentile (experienced)$97,450$46.85
90th percentile (top earners)$107,360$51.62

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 44th out of 49 states and territories for Audiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Nevada$133,110
2New Jersey$119,230
3North Dakota$118,750
4California$114,910
5Alaska$114,170

Working as an Audiologist in Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($81,390) 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 Ohio?
The median Audiologist salary in Ohio is $81,390 per year, or about $39.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $45,310 at the entry level to $107,360 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Audiologists about 15% less than the national median of $95,780. Ohio ranks 44th out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Audiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $81,390 a year. About 1,230 Audiologists are employed in Ohio. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.