Median Salary
$65,160
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$31.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$94,020
entry level starts ~$38,400
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 11,000 employed
How much does a Hearing Aid Specialist make?
Hearing Aid Specialists in the United States bring home a median salary of $65,160 a year, or around $31.33 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $38,400, while the top 10% earn $94,020.
That is $3,770 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Hearing Aid Specialist salary range by percentile
Half of all Hearing Aid Specialists earn between $48,390 and $80,010 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $38,400 | $18.46 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,390 | $23.26 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,160 | $31.33 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,010 | $38.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $94,020 | $45.20 |
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Highest-paying states for Hearing Aid Specialist
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Hearing Aid Specialist pay at $82,990 a year, followed by Nevada ($81,800) and California ($80,060). At the other end, West Virginia posts the lowest median at $35,110 — a gap of $47,880 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Hearing Aid Specialist salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 43 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
New York $82,990Nevada $81,800California $80,060Tennessee $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
Workforce and education
About 11,000 people work as Hearing Aid Specialists 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 a Hearing Aid Specialist make in the United States?
The median Hearing Aid Specialist salary in the United States is $65,160 per year, or about $31.33 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $38,400, while the top 10% of earners make $94,020 or more.
How does Hearing Aid Specialist pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Hearing Aid Specialist median of $65,160 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Hearing Aid Specialists the most?
New York is the highest-paying state for Hearing Aid Specialists, with a median salary of $82,990 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Hearing Aid Specialist?
Becoming a Hearing Aid Specialist typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Hearing Aid Specialists work in the United States?
About 11,000 people were employed as Hearing Aid Specialists 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.