How much does an audiologist make in California?
$114,900a year
Median yearly pay for audiologists in California. That is $55.25 an hour or $9,576 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.25
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,090Median: $114,900Highest 10%: $158,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,090 | $29.85 | |
| 25th | $74,090 | $35.62 | |
| Median | $114,900 | $55.25 | |
| 75th | $139,100 | $66.87 | |
| 90th | $158,600 | $76.27 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $135,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $133,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,100 |
| Fresno, CA | $117,600 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for audiologists.
| 1. Nevada | $133,100 |
| 2. New Jersey | $119,200 |
| 3. North Dakota | $118,800 |
| 4. California | $114,900 |
| 5. Alaska | $114,200 |
| 6. Hawaii | $113,900 |
| 7. Connecticut | $113,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audiologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $55.25 ($114,900 a year).
Do audiologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $114,900 against $95,780 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for audiologist pay?
California ranks 4 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays audiologists the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $135,000 a year.
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.