Audiologists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$92,120
~$44/hr · ~$7,677/mo
US Jobs
16K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
Audiology is a clinical healthcare profession that requires physical presence for examinations, wax removal, and fitting hardware like hearing aids or cochlear implants. While AI will significantly enhance diagnostic accuracy, signal processing in hearing devices, and automated testing, the core of the job involves interpersonal counseling, physical patient interaction, and complex clinical judgment that cannot be fully digitized.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TXBEST VALUE | $120,720 | Below avg (94.3) | $127,979 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $119,540 | Below avg (94.7) | $126,222 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $121,490 | Average (98.3) | $123,621 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $133,350 | Above avg (109.1) | $122,237 |
| Fresno, CA | $124,230 | Above avg (104.0) | $119,447 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $117,520 | Average (101.3) | $115,987 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $118,310 | Average (102.2) | $115,771 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,330 | Above avg (113.1) | $114,392 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $131,540 | Above avg (117.6) | $111,900 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $108,230 | Average (98.1) | $110,312 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $106,120 | Average (97.1) | $109,239 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $105,900 | Average (97.0) | $109,148 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $99,420 | Below avg (91.5) | $108,715 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $118,250 | Above avg (109.5) | $107,948 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $96,380 | Below avg (89.5) | $107,675 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
10-Year Growth
+9% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$44/hr
Monthly Income
~$7,677/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)