Median Salary
$95,780
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$46.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$133,120
entry level starts ~$64,610
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 14,000 employed
How much does an Audiologist make?
The median pay for an Audiologist in the United States is $95,780 per year — about $46.05 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $64,610, while the most experienced Audiologists in the top 10% earn $133,120.
That is $34,390 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Audiologist salary range by percentile
Half of all Audiologists earn between $79,340 and $111,300 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,610 | $31.06 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $79,340 | $38.14 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $95,780 | $46.05 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $111,300 | $53.51 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $133,120 | $64.00 |
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Highest-paying states for Audiologist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Nevada leads the country for Audiologist pay at $133,110 a year, followed by New Jersey ($119,230) and North Dakota ($118,750). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $75,200 — a gap of $57,910 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Audiologist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 49 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Nevada $133,110New Jersey $119,230North Dakota $118,750California $114,910Alaska $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
Workforce and education
About 14,000 people work as Audiologists in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Audiologist make in the United States?
The median Audiologist salary in the United States is $95,780 per year, or about $46.05 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $64,610, while the top 10% of earners make $133,120 or more.
How does Audiologist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Audiologist median of $95,780 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Audiologists the most?
Nevada is the highest-paying state for Audiologists, with a median salary of $133,110 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become an Audiologist?
Becoming an Audiologist typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Audiologists work in the United States?
About 14,000 people were employed as Audiologists in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.