How much does an audiologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $46.05 an hour or $7,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.05
- Average (mean)
- $97,740
- Jobs
- 13,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 25th | $79,340 | $38.14 | |
| Median | $95,780 | $46.05 | |
| 75th | $111,300 | $53.51 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $64.00 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Nevada | $133,100 |
| New Jersey | $119,200 |
| North Dakota | $118,800 |
| California | $114,900 |
| Alaska | $114,200 |
| Hawaii | $113,900 |
| Connecticut | $113,200 |
| Oregon | $109,600 |
| Washington | $108,600 |
| New Hampshire | $105,600 |
| Utah | $104,500 |
| Massachusetts | $104,100 |
| Wisconsin | $102,800 |
| District of Columbia | $102,500 |
| Colorado | $102,300 |
| Minnesota | $102,100 |
| Maine | $102,100 |
| Vermont | $101,700 |
| New York | $100,900 |
| Missouri | $99,450 |
| Georgia | $98,470 |
| Michigan | $97,790 |
| Nebraska | $97,460 |
| Kansas | $97,250 |
| Iowa | $97,180 |
| Arkansas | $96,980 |
| Idaho | $95,120 |
| Texas | $93,570 |
| Illinois | $93,510 |
| Florida | $93,480 |
| Kentucky | $92,520 |
| Maryland | $91,260 |
| South Dakota | $91,190 |
| Tennessee | $90,540 |
| Indiana | $90,280 |
| Pennsylvania | $89,480 |
| North Carolina | $88,920 |
| Montana | $86,990 |
| Alabama | $86,300 |
| Delaware | $85,700 |
| Arizona | $83,210 |
| New Mexico | $83,050 |
| South Carolina | $82,330 |
| Ohio | $81,390 |
| Mississippi | $80,740 |
| Virginia | $80,010 |
| West Virginia | $79,990 |
| Oklahoma | $76,880 |
| Louisiana | $75,200 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $135,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $133,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,400 |
| Seattle, WA | $128,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,100 |
| Fresno, CA | $117,600 |
| New York, NY | $115,100 |
| Denver, CO | $114,700 |
| Honolulu, HI | $113,900 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $111,300 |
| Portland, OR | $109,600 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $109,100 |
| Boston, MA | $109,000 |
| Portland, ME | $106,800 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $105,800 |
In other countries
Audiologist belongs to the international group "Audiologists and speech therapists".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Occupational Therapist$100,300
- Physical Therapist$102,800
- Radiation Therapist$105,300
- Recreational Therapist$61,960
- Respiratory Therapist$82,280
- Speech-Language Pathologist$97,870
- Exercise Physiologist$59,460
- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Registered Nurse$97,550
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audiologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $46.05 ($95,780 a year).
How much does an audiologist make a month?
About $7,982 a month before tax, based on a median of $95,780 a year.
How much does an audiologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,610 or less a year ($31.06 an hour); the top 10% make $133,100 or more.
Which state pays audiologists the most?
Nevada, with a median of $133,100 a year, followed by New Jersey ($119,200) and North Dakota ($118,800).
Which city pays audiologists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $135,000 a year.
How many audiologists are there in the United States?
About 13,660 people work as audiologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.