Hearing aid specialist salary
BLS occupation: Hearing Aid Specialists · Healthcare practitioners · data for May 2025
Median salary $65,160 a year, US
Median hourly pay $31.33 an hour
Middle half earn $48,390–$80,010 25th to 75th percentile
Hearing aid specialists employed 11,270 +19.4% projected by 2035
How much does a hearing aid specialist make?
- The median hearing aid specialist salary in the US is $65,160 a year ($31.33 an hour): half of the 11,270 hearing aid specialists BLS counts earn more and half earn less. The average (mean) is $66,370.
- The middle half earn between $48,390 and $80,010. The lowest-paid 10% earn less than $38,400 and the top 10% more than $94,020.
- That is 28% more than the median for all US workers ($50,980).
- New York pays hearing aid specialists the most (median $82,990), followed by Nevada ($81,800) and California ($80,060). West Virginia pays the least ($35,110).
- After adjusting for prices, the pay goes furthest in Tennessee, where the median is worth $85,196 in typical US prices, then Kentucky and Nevada. New York's higher pay is offset by its prices (107.9 vs a US average of 100).
- In 18 of the 55 metro areas with data, the median hearing aid specialist salary is enough to rent a typical home without spending more than 30% of income on rent.
- BLS projects the number of hearing aid specialists to grow 19.4% from 2025 to 2035 (all jobs: 3.5%), with about 900 openings a year. The typical entry education is a high school diploma or equivalent.
official From BLS's survey of employers: what hearing aid specialists are actually paid, not job ads or self-reports. Adjusted figures are derived. How we calculate.
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Hearing aid specialist salary range
Half of hearing aid specialists earn between $48,390 and $80,010 a year
Yearly pay at each point of the range, US, May 2025. For comparison, the median for all US jobs is $50,980.
Lowest 10% earn under Yearly pay: $38,400
Lowest 25% earn under Yearly pay: $48,390
Median Yearly pay: $65,160
Top 25% earn over Yearly pay: $80,010
Top 10% earn over Yearly pay: $94,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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| Yearly pay | |
|---|---|
| Lowest 10% earn under | $38,400 |
| Lowest 25% earn under | $48,390 |
| Median | $65,160 |
| Top 25% earn over | $80,010 |
| Top 10% earn over | $94,020 |
Hearing aid specialist salary by state
New York pays hearing aid specialists the most; West Virginia the least
Median yearly pay by state compared with the US median ($65,160), May 2025. Blue = higher pay.
- 20%+ below US
- 10–20% below
- 3–10% below
- Within 3%
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- 10–20% above
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025.
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| State | Median pay |
|---|---|
| New York | $82,990 median |
| Nevada | $81,800 median |
| California | $80,060 median |
| Tennessee | $78,270 median |
| Colorado | $77,540 median |
| Washington | $77,510 median |
| Maryland | $77,460 median |
| Arizona | $76,750 median |
| Wisconsin | $76,750 median |
| North Carolina | $75,810 median |
| New Jersey | $75,720 median |
| Massachusetts | $75,310 median |
| Alaska | $75,300 median |
| Idaho | $75,300 median |
| Montana | $75,300 median |
| Virginia | $75,300 median |
| Kentucky | $75,200 median |
| Hawaii | $74,800 median |
| Connecticut | $74,520 median |
| New Mexico | $74,510 median |
| Florida | $67,010 median |
| Oregon | $66,350 median |
| Louisiana | $64,580 median |
| Illinois | $63,050 median |
| Ohio | $62,680 median |
| Minnesota | $61,390 median |
| Indiana | $60,900 median |
| Iowa | $59,550 median |
| Delaware | $59,160 median |
| Texas | $59,140 median |
| Pennsylvania | $58,080 median |
| Utah | $57,940 median |
| Vermont | $57,850 median |
| Georgia | $56,010 median |
| Michigan | $55,100 median |
| South Dakota | $54,910 median |
| Missouri | $51,680 median |
| Oklahoma | $47,840 median |
| South Carolina | $47,190 median |
| Kansas | $46,820 median |
| Alabama | $46,530 median |
| Nebraska | $45,660 median |
| West Virginia | $35,110 median |
Where hearing aid specialist pay goes furthest
A salary buys more where prices are low. We divide each state's median by its price level from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, so every figure is in typical US prices. derived
Hearing aid specialists' pay goes furthest in Tennessee once prices are counted
Median pay ÷ the state's price level (BEA, 2024; US = 100), shown in typical US prices. Top 10 states.
US median
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Our calculation.
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| Worth, in US prices | |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | $85,196 |
| Kentucky | $83,408 |
| Nevada | $81,817 |
| Wisconsin | $81,567 |
| New Mexico | $80,803 |
| North Carolina | $80,370 |
| Montana | $79,560 |
| Idaho | $78,853 |
| New York | $76,899 |
| Arizona | $76,234 |
Hearing aid specialist pay in every state
| State | Median a year | Hourly | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Employed | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $82,990 | $39.90 | $47,710 | $136,580 | 380 | $76,899 |
| Nevada | $81,800 | $39.33 | $44,660 | $97,880 | 60 | $81,817 |
| California | $80,060 | $38.49 | $50,770 | $97,010 | 990 | $72,309 |
| Tennessee | $78,270 | $37.63 | $34,760 | $110,800 | 190 | $85,196 |
| Colorado | $77,540 | $37.28 | $52,760 | $94,990 | 140 | $75,244 |
| Washington | $77,510 | $37.26 | $53,000 | $97,510 | 280 | $72,430 |
| Maryland | $77,460 | $37.24 | $58,240 | $90,770 | 50 | $73,800 |
| Arizona | $76,750 | $36.90 | $63,720 | $84,820 | 110 | $76,234 |
| Wisconsin | $76,750 | $36.90 | $51,530 | $117,630 | 170 | $81,567 |
| North Carolina | $75,810 | $36.45 | $52,110 | $94,000 | 240 | $80,370 |
| New Jersey | $75,720 | $36.40 | $44,310 | $96,960 | 470 | $69,592 |
| Massachusetts | $75,310 | $36.21 | $46,290 | $80,020 | – | $71,210 |
| Alaska | $75,300 | $36.20 | $60,390 | $81,990 | 30 | $73,565 |
| Idaho | $75,300 | $36.20 | $44,290 | $91,000 | 160 | $78,853 |
| Montana | $75,300 | $36.20 | $49,620 | $88,680 | 60 | $79,560 |
| Virginia | $75,300 | $36.20 | $37,390 | $82,800 | 210 | $74,478 |
| Kentucky | $75,200 | $36.15 | $36,970 | $104,590 | 100 | $83,408 |
| Hawaii | $74,800 | $35.96 | $38,280 | $113,090 | 90 | $68,030 |
| Connecticut | $74,520 | $35.83 | $52,760 | $84,090 | 110 | $71,924 |
| New Mexico | $74,510 | $35.82 | $36,740 | $81,920 | 40 | $80,803 |
| Florida | $67,010 | $32.22 | $44,930 | $82,510 | 1,150 | $64,798 |
| Oregon | $66,350 | $31.90 | $50,390 | $87,510 | 170 | $64,192 |
| Louisiana | $64,580 | $31.05 | $47,280 | $133,270 | 80 | $73,214 |
| Illinois | $63,050 | $30.31 | $31,200 | $82,890 | 360 | $63,076 |
| Ohio | $62,680 | $30.13 | $43,680 | $80,880 | 260 | $67,562 |
| Minnesota | $61,390 | $29.51 | $35,110 | $80,230 | 530 | $62,248 |
| Indiana | $60,900 | $29.28 | $37,010 | $100,380 | 310 | $65,253 |
| Iowa | $59,550 | $28.63 | $38,400 | $94,530 | 200 | $67,854 |
| Delaware | $59,160 | $28.44 | $35,430 | $64,050 | – | $59,274 |
| Texas | $59,140 | $28.43 | $35,310 | $79,210 | 970 | $60,933 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,080 | $27.92 | $39,150 | $89,840 | 870 | $59,525 |
| Utah | $57,940 | $27.86 | $44,570 | $81,740 | 200 | $58,606 |
| Vermont | $57,850 | $27.81 | $57,840 | $79,750 | – | $59,056 |
| Georgia | $56,010 | $26.93 | $36,370 | $84,110 | 320 | $58,166 |
| Michigan | $55,100 | $26.49 | $35,120 | $105,560 | 460 | $57,266 |
| South Dakota | $54,910 | $26.40 | $37,430 | $79,490 | – | $61,985 |
| Missouri | $51,680 | $24.85 | $36,860 | $79,500 | 210 | $56,906 |
| Oklahoma | $47,840 | $23.00 | $32,340 | $75,300 | 80 | $54,461 |
| South Carolina | $47,190 | $22.69 | $33,610 | $76,850 | 220 | $50,337 |
| Kansas | $46,820 | $22.51 | $34,760 | $80,680 | 100 | $51,983 |
| Alabama | $46,530 | $22.37 | $31,040 | $80,680 | 50 | $52,385 |
| Nebraska | $45,660 | $21.95 | $40,250 | $77,930 | 90 | $50,675 |
| West Virginia | $35,110 | $16.88 | $26,910 | $105,740 | 50 | $39,230 |
BLS does not publish pay for hearing aid specialists in 8 states (too few workers to estimate reliably). After cost of living = median ÷ (BEA price level ÷ 100).
Hearing aid specialist salary by city
Metro areas where BLS publishes hearing aid specialist pay: 55 of 387. Rent share = typical rent (September 2026, Zillow) × 12 ÷ the median salary; under 30% is affordable by the usual rule.
Highest-paying metro areas
- Nashville, TN $91,010
- San Jose, CA $86,090
- San Francisco, CA $83,930
- Virginia Beach, VA $82,800
- San Diego, CA $81,770
- Cape Coral, FL $81,140
- Los Angeles, CA $80,050
- Hartford, CT $78,830
- Seattle, WA $78,830
- North Port, FL $78,620
Where the pay goes furthest
- Nashville, TN $94,469
- Virginia Beach, VA $84,541
- Lexington, KY $82,625
- Cape Coral, FL $79,278
- Milwaukee, WI $79,175
- Raleigh, NC $78,436
- San Jose, CA $77,964
- North Port, FL $76,765
- Hartford, CT $76,723
- Boise, ID $76,531
All 55 metro areas
| Metro area | Median a year | Employed | After cost of living | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $91,010 | 80 | $94,469 | 24% |
| San Jose, CA | $86,090 | 40 | $77,964 | 53% |
| San Francisco, CA | $83,930 | 100 | $72,596 | 49% |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $82,800 | – | $84,541 | 27% |
| San Diego, CA | $81,770 | 50 | $73,083 | 44% |
| Cape Coral, FL | $81,140 | 100 | $79,278 | 27% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,050 | 480 | $70,488 | 44% |
| Hartford, CT | $78,830 | 30 | $76,723 | 30% |
| Seattle, WA | $78,830 | 150 | $70,933 | 34% |
| North Port, FL | $78,620 | 50 | $76,765 | 32% |
| Raleigh, NC | $76,990 | 50 | $78,436 | 26% |
| Lexington, KY | $76,750 | 30 | $82,625 | 25% |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,750 | 70 | $79,175 | 24% |
| Baltimore, MD | $75,830 | 30 | $72,574 | 31% |
| Denver, CO | $75,830 | 110 | $71,685 | 30% |
| New York, NY | $75,720 | 590 | $67,269 | 56% |
| Boston, MA | $75,310 | – | $69,560 | 48% |
| Boise, ID | $75,300 | 80 | $76,531 | 31% |
| Jacksonville, FL | $75,300 | 60 | $75,691 | 27% |
| Tampa, FL | $75,300 | – | $74,636 | 32% |
| Honolulu, HI | $75,300 | 60 | $67,862 | 48% |
| Washington, DC | $75,300 | 90 | $69,156 | 38% |
| Portland, OR | $75,020 | 90 | $71,162 | 29% |
| Columbus, OH | $71,120 | 50 | $74,495 | 26% |
| Chicago, IL | $69,320 | 200 | $66,914 | 37% |
| Dallas, TX | $67,420 | 200 | $65,399 | 30% |
| Indianapolis, IN | $65,640 | 100 | $68,592 | 28% |
| Richmond, VA | $65,170 | 30 | $66,596 | 31% |
| Providence, RI | $64,840 | 40 | $63,710 | 40% |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $64,510 | 40 | $69,686 | 24% |
| Miami, FL | $64,430 | – | $56,441 | 49% |
| Lancaster, PA | $64,280 | 70 | $65,420 | 29% |
| Des Moines, IA | $63,920 | 50 | $69,705 | 24% |
| San Antonio, TX | $63,300 | 100 | $66,831 | 27% |
| Cincinnati, OH | $63,290 | 60 | $66,363 | 29% |
| Charlotte, NC | $63,260 | 90 | $64,983 | 33% |
| Knoxville, TN | $62,790 | 40 | $67,830 | 33% |
| Cleveland, OH | $62,680 | 60 | $66,736 | 28% |
| Orlando, FL | $62,170 | 150 | $61,301 | 37% |
| Philadelphia, PA | $61,980 | 330 | $60,436 | 37% |
| Minneapolis, MN | $61,390 | 390 | $58,566 | 34% |
| Omaha, NE | $59,920 | 40 | $65,194 | 28% |
| Kansas City, MO | $57,290 | 100 | $61,906 | 32% |
| Houston, TX | $57,220 | 210 | $58,015 | 34% |
| Atlanta, GA | $56,010 | 210 | $55,978 | 39% |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $55,160 | 40 | $57,731 | 35% |
| Louisville, KY | $51,530 | 30 | $55,365 | 31% |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $49,490 | 130 | $49,064 | 40% |
| St. Louis, MO | $49,420 | 80 | $51,973 | 35% |
| Detroit, MI | $48,490 | 170 | $48,346 | 37% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $44,990 | 310 | $47,522 | 39% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $37,370 | 50 | $41,335 | 44% |
| Spartanburg, SC | $36,550 | – | $40,142 | 48% |
| Wichita, KS | $36,230 | – | $40,733 | 40% |
| Austin, TX | $35,310 | 180 | $36,006 | 54% |
What the median hearing aid specialist salary pays per paycheck
| Period | Before taxes |
|---|---|
| Year | $65,160 |
| Month | $5,430 |
| Every two weeks | $2,506 |
| Week | $1,253 |
| Hour | $31.33 |
Gross pay, 52 weeks a year, 2,080 hours. Hourly to salary calculator.
Becoming a hearing aid specialist: education and job outlook
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent |
|---|---|
| Work experience needed | None |
| On-the-job training | Moderate-term on-the-job training |
| Projected change in jobs, 2025–35 | +19.4% (all jobs: +3.5%) |
| Openings a year (average) | 900 |
| Self-employed | 0.5% |
official BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35. Openings include workers who retire or change jobs.
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Questions about hearing aid specialist pay
How much does a hearing aid specialist make an hour?
The median is $31.33 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $18.46 and the top 10% over $45.20.
How much does a hearing aid specialist make a month?
About $5,430 a month before taxes at the median salary of $65,160, or $2,506 every two weeks.
What state pays hearing aid specialists the most?
New York, with a median of $82,990. Nevada ($81,800), California ($80,060), Tennessee ($78,270) and Colorado ($77,540) follow.
Where do hearing aid specialists make the most after cost of living?
Tennessee: its median of $78,270 is worth $85,196 at typical US prices. Kentucky, Nevada and Wisconsin come next.
How much do entry-level hearing aid specialists make?
BLS does not report pay by experience. The lowest-paid 10% of hearing aid specialists earn under $38,400 a year, and the lowest-paid quarter under $48,390, which is a reasonable guide to starting pay.
What education do you need to become a hearing aid specialist?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as a high school diploma or equivalent. Work experience in a related job: none. On-the-job training: moderate-term on-the-job training.
Sources and limits
- Pay and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation 29-2092 (Hearing Aid Specialists). Downloaded 2026-10-24.
- OEWS counts wage and salary workers at employers, including tips and commissions but not overtime pay, bonuses that are not tied to production, or benefits. It leaves out the self-employed. BLS does not publish figures above $239,200 a year or for states and metro areas with too few workers.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (US = 100). Rents: Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026; Data Provided by Zillow Group.
- Outlook and education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Pay is not broken down by experience, employer or specialty (for example, ER or pediatric nursing); BLS does not publish those splits.