California Median
$80,060
per year
Hourly Rate
$38.49
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $65,160
State Rank
#3 of 43
990 employed here
How much does a Hearing Aid Specialist make in California?
Hearing Aid Specialists in California take home a median of $80,060 annually — roughly $38.49 an hour — which runs 23% above the national median of $65,160.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $50,770 while the top 10% make $97,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,830 and $83,570 a year.
Hearing Aid Specialist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,770 | $24.41 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $61,830 | $29.73 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $80,060 | $38.49 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $83,570 | $40.18 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $97,010 | $46.64 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 3rd out of 43 states and territories for Hearing Aid Specialist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Hearing Aid Specialist salary in other states
New York $82,990Nevada $81,800Tennessee $78,270Colorado $77,540Washington $77,510Maryland $77,460Arizona $76,750Wisconsin $76,750North Carolina $75,810New Jersey $75,720Massachusetts $75,310Alaska $75,300Idaho $75,300Montana $75,300Virginia $75,300Kentucky $75,200Hawaii $74,800Connecticut $74,520New Mexico $74,510Florida $67,010Oregon $66,350Louisiana $64,580Illinois $63,050Ohio $62,680Minnesota $61,390Indiana $60,900Iowa $59,550Delaware $59,160Texas $59,140Pennsylvania $58,080Utah $57,940Vermont $57,850Georgia $56,010Michigan $55,100South Dakota $54,910Missouri $51,680Oklahoma $47,840South Carolina $47,190Kansas $46,820Alabama $46,530Nebraska $45,660West Virginia $35,110
Working as a Hearing Aid Specialist in California
Nationally, about 11,000 people work as Hearing Aid Specialists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($80,060) 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 a Hearing Aid Specialist make in California?
The median Hearing Aid Specialist salary in California is $80,060 per year, or about $38.49 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $50,770 at the entry level to $97,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Hearing Aid Specialists about 23% more than the national median of $65,160. California ranks 3rd out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Hearing Aid Specialists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $80,060 a year. About 990 Hearing Aid Specialists 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.