Audiologists
SOC Code: 29-1181Also known as:
Audiologist, Audiology Doctor (AUD), Audiology Extern, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist), Clinical Audiologist
Median Annual Salary
$92,120
+9.5% growth (2024-2034)
700
Openings/Year
16K
Current Jobs
What Audiologists Do
Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
💰 Salary
$92,120
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+9.5%
Much faster than average
🎓 Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
700
Projected average per year
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
15,800
Projected Employment (2034)
17,300
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Top Skills Required
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Writing
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
- Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
- Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
- Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.
- Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
- Examine and clean patients' ear canals.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Doctoral Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Audiologists
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a audiologists:
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
7,724 degrees awarded •
147 colleges offer this program
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
7,097 degrees awarded •
160 colleges offer this program
Audiology/Audiologist
988 degrees awarded •
68 colleges offer this program
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other
228 degrees awarded •
18 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Audiologists
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become audiologists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do audiologists make?
The median annual salary for audiologists is $92,120.
What education do audiologists need?
Most audiologists positions require a doctoral or professional degree.
Common degree programs include Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist, Communication Sciences and Disorders, General, Audiology/Audiologist.
Is becoming audiologists a good career choice?
Audiologists is projected to see +9.5% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 700 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for audiologists?
Top colleges for aspiring audiologists include
New York University, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Georgia, University of Florida, University of Central Florida.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to audiologists?
Audiologists may also be known as: Audiologist, Audiology Doctor (AUD), Audiology Extern, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology Licensed Audiologist (CCC-A Licensed Audiologist), Clinical Audiologist, Dispensing Audiologist, Educational Audiologist, Forensic Audiologist, Hearing Therapist, Industrial Audiologist, Licensed Audiologist, Pediatric Audiologist, Staff Audiologist.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.