How Much Does an Audiologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$95,780
Audiologists in the U.S. earn a median of $95,780 a year, or $46.05 an hour. Half of audiologists earn more than $95,780 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $133,120.
Pay percentiles for audiologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31.06 | $64,610 |
| 25th | $38.14 | $79,340 |
| 50th (median) | $46.05 | $95,780 |
| 75th | $53.51 | $111,300 |
| 90th | $64.00 | $133,120 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Audiologists (SOC 29-1181). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for audiologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133,110 | $64.00 | +39% |
| New Jersey | $119,230 | $57.32 | +24% |
| North Dakota | $118,750 | $57.09 | +24% |
| California | $114,910 | $55.25 | +20% |
| Alaska | $114,170 | $54.89 | +19% |
| Hawaii | $113,850 | $54.73 | +19% |
| Connecticut | $113,180 | $54.41 | +18% |
| Oregon | $109,560 | $52.67 | +14% |
| Washington | $108,580 | $52.20 | +13% |
| New Hampshire | $105,590 | $50.77 | +10% |
| United States | $95,780 | $46.05 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many audiologists are there?
BLS counts about 13,660 audiologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). The most jobs are in California (1,740), Ohio (1,230) and Texas (1,020).
The mean (average) annual wage is $97,740, higher than the median of $95,780.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $7,982
- Biweekly
- $3,684
- Weekly
- $1,842
- Daily (8 hours)
- $368
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do audiologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for audiologists is $46.05. The middle 50% earn between $38.14 and $53.51 an hour.
Which state pays audiologists the most?
Nevada has the highest median wage for audiologists at $133,110, +39% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for audiologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of audiologists earn less than $64,610 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.