How much does a hearing aid specialist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $31.33 an hour or $5,430 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.33
- Average (mean)
- $66,370
- Jobs
- 11,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 | |
| 25th | $48,390 | $23.26 | |
| Median | $65,160 | $31.33 | |
| 75th | $80,010 | $38.47 | |
| 90th | $94,020 | $45.20 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $82,990 |
| Nevada | $81,800 |
| California | $80,060 |
| Tennessee | $78,270 |
| Colorado | $77,540 |
| Washington | $77,510 |
| Maryland | $77,460 |
| Arizona | $76,750 |
| Wisconsin | $76,750 |
| North Carolina | $75,810 |
| New Jersey | $75,720 |
| Massachusetts | $75,310 |
| Alaska | $75,300 |
| Idaho | $75,300 |
| Montana | $75,300 |
| Virginia | $75,300 |
| Kentucky | $75,200 |
| Hawaii | $74,800 |
| Connecticut | $74,520 |
| New Mexico | $74,510 |
| Florida | $67,010 |
| Oregon | $66,350 |
| Louisiana | $64,580 |
| Illinois | $63,050 |
| Ohio | $62,680 |
| Minnesota | $61,390 |
| Indiana | $60,900 |
| Iowa | $59,550 |
| Delaware | $59,160 |
| Texas | $59,140 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,080 |
| Utah | $57,940 |
| Vermont | $57,850 |
| Georgia | $56,010 |
| Michigan | $55,100 |
| South Dakota | $54,910 |
| Missouri | $51,680 |
| Oklahoma | $47,840 |
| South Carolina | $47,190 |
| Kansas | $46,820 |
| Alabama | $46,530 |
| Nebraska | $45,660 |
| West Virginia | $35,110 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Raleigh, NC | $76,990 |
| Lexington, KY | $76,750 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $76,750 |
| Baltimore, MD | $75,830 |
| Denver, CO | $75,830 |
In other countries
Hearing Aid Specialist belongs to the international group "Medical and dental prosthetic technicians".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a hearing aid specialist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $31.33 ($65,160 a year).
How much does a hearing aid specialist make a month?
About $5,430 a month before tax, based on a median of $65,160 a year.
How much does a hearing aid specialist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,400 or less a year ($18.46 an hour); the top 10% make $94,020 or more.
Which state pays hearing aid specialists the most?
New York, with a median of $82,990 a year, followed by Nevada ($81,800) and California ($80,060).
Which city pays hearing aid specialists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $91,010 a year.
How many hearing aid specialists are there in the United States?
About 11,270 people work as hearing aid specialists.
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.