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The following page shows the career & education requirements, salary and job outlook for Audiology around the country.
What We Do
An audiologist is responsible for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of people’s hearing and ear problems, including balance. These hearing health professionals do this by examining patients who indicate that they have a hearing problem, providing a diagnosis following an assessment of their examination results. They also provide treatment, including hearing aids and counseling on listening and communication. They also evaluate patients with a diagnosis to determine whether treatment is working, recording their progress and adjusting treatment as and when required. Lastly, they provide education on how to prevent problems related to the ear.
Work Environment
Around a quarter of audiologists work in the offices of other health practitioners, and another 25% work in offices of physicians. The remaining 50% can be found in private, local, and state hospitals, in private, local, and state educational services, and in health and personal care stores.
How to Become a Audiology
To become an audiologist, you will usually have to complete the Au.D. doctoral degree in audiology. This program takes around four years to complete and it is open to those who have completed a bachelor’s degree. During the doctoral program, you will take courses in physiology, anatomy, genetics, physics, abnormal and normal communication development, treatment and diagnosis, ethics, and pharmacology. You will also have to complete supervised work practice. In order to become licensed as an audiologist, most states demand the Au.D. has been provided by a program that is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation.
Training & Certification Requirements
All states require a license for audiologists. The type of license, however, varies from one state to another. It is usually recommended to have a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology (CCC-A), which the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association has developed. The American Board of Audiology also has credentialing options available. Often, certification is offered as part of a doctoral degree program, but not all programs have it. Hence, it is important to look into both what the program offers, and what the state you want to work in requires.
Audiology Related Job Titles
According to Indeed.com, the following career/job titles with salary figures are most closely related to Audiology.
| Career/Job Title | Average Salary |
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| Audiologist Audiology | $71,000 |
| Audiologist Ent Practice | $82,000 |
| Audiology Assistant | $40,000 |
| Speech Pathology and Audiology | $89,000 |
| SLP Inpatient Acute Care | $62,000 |
| Audiologist Specialist | $65,000 |
| Dispensing Audiologist | $75,000 |
| Audiologist G | $77,000 |
| Speech Pathologist Audiologist Specialist | $69,000 |
| Resident Counselor Amelias House | $24,000 |
Audiology Earning Potential
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), audiologists were able to earn a median wage of $74,890 per year as of May 2015.
Audiology Job Outlook
The BLS has estimated that from 2014 to 2024, there will be a 29% growth in demand for audiologists. This is much faster than the national average and is perhaps a reflection of the aging population, who are more likely to have hearing problems.
According to Indeed.com, the average national salary of jobs for Audiology was $71,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide are 23% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.
Audiology Salary by State
The following lists Audiology salaries in each state around the country. The figures are based on the total number of job postings by employers through Indeed.com. For example, DC had the largest quoted salary of $89,000 while Hawaii had the smallest quoted salary of $44,000.
| Alaska – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Alaska are 26% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 48th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Juneau School District, Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation, Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, and ResCare. |
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| Alabama – $72,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 14th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kindred At Home, Alacare Home Health & Hospice, Beltone, and Alabama A&M University. |
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| Arkansas – $73,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Arkansas are 2% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 11th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Elite Home Health, Modern Recruitment Solutions, Kindred At Home, and Audigy Group. |
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| Arizona – $58,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 44th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Arizona are 18% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 44th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Northeast Healthcare Recruitment, HearUSA, Happy Ears Hearing Center, and Audigy Group. |
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| California – $76,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 8th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 8th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kaiser Permanente, Starkey Hearing Technologies, Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources, and Pediatric Speech and Language Clinic. |
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| Colorado – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 35th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 35th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Professional Pediatric Home Care, Cochlear Ltd, Hearing Rehab Center, and Team Select Home Care. |
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| Connecticut – $82,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 4th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 4th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kindred At Home, HealthDrive, Audigy Group, and All American Hearing. |
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| DC – $89,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 1st | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 25% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 1st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Starkey Hearing Technologies, HealthDrive, George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, and Chevy Chase ENT Associates. |
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| Delaware – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 38th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 38th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Nemours and Christiana Care. |
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| Florida – $66,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 27th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 27th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kindred At Home, HearUSA, Audigy Group, and Memorial Healthcare System. |
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| Georgia – $81,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 5th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 5th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like QTC Management, Inc., Grady Health System, American Hearing Aid Associates, and Sunbelt Staffing. |
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| Hawaii – $44,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 51st | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 38% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 51st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Hawaii Department of Education, Audigy Group, and Hawaii Ear, Nose, and Throat Consultants. |
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| Iowa – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 16th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 16th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Beltone, AccuQuest, Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, and ASI Audiology & Hearing Instruments. |
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| Idaho – $47,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 50th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Idaho are 34% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 50th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like St. Luke's Health System, Embassy Management, and Aspire Human Services. |
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| Illinois – $81,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 6th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 6th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Phonak, AccuQuest, PrimeSource Healthcare, and Kindred At Home. |
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| Indiana – $68,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 23rd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 23rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like 360care, Franciscan Physician Network, Indiana State Department of Health, and Community Healthcare System. |
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| Kansas – $65,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 30th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 30th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like VISTA Staffing Solutions, Kindred At Home, 360care, and Beltone. |
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| Kentucky – $61,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 41st | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 14% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 41st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like 360care, Home of The Innocents, KentuckyOne Health, and PrimeSource Healthcare. |
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| Louisiana – $64,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 32nd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 11% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 32nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Starkey Hearing Technologies, Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LSUHSC, and St. Elizabeth's Hospital. |
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| Massachusetts – $86,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 2nd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 2nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like South Bay Community Services, Brigham & Women's Faulkner Hospital, HealthAlliance Hospital, and Northshore Education Consortium. |
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| Maryland – $73,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 12th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 12th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthDrive, SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Inc., Kindred At Home, and Jacobs Audiology, LLC. |
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| Maine – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 36th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 36th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Mercy Hospital, Maine Medical Partners, Martin's Point Health Care, and NEPRC. |
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| Michigan – $72,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 15th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 15th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like 360care, Audigy Group, ResCare, and University of Michigan Health System. |
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| Minnesota – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 39th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 39th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Allina Health, HealthEast, Essentia Health, and Starkey Hearing Technologies. |
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| Missouri – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 17th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 17th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like 360care, Beltone, BJC HealthCare, and Amedisys, Inc.. |
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| Mississippi – $74,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 10th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 5% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 10th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Deaconess HomeCare, Kindred At Home, and Amedisys, Inc.. |
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| Montana – $59,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 43rd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Montana are 17% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 43rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like All American Hearing, Moore Audiology, Billings Clinic, and Audigy Group. |
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| North Carolina – $68,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 24th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 24th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Kindred At Home, Carolinas HealthCare System, Duke University and Duke University Health System, and UNC Health Care. |
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| North Dakota – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 37th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 37th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like North Dakota State Government, Sanford Health – North, HIT Inc, and Anne Carlsen Center. |
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| Nebraska – $52,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 49th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 49th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Unlisted Company, Bryan Health, 360care, and Complete Hearing Solutions, PC. |
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| New Hampshire – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 18th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 18th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like HealthDrive, Androscoggin Valley Hospital, Expressmed Salem Urgent Care, and Urgent Care Clinic. |
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| New Jersey – $77,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 7th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 7th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Unlisted Company, HealthDrive, ENT and Allergy Associates, and HearUSA. |
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| New Mexico – $62,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 40th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 13% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 40th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Global Empire LLC, Rio Rancho Public Schools, Aureus Medical Group, and RehabVisions. |
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| Nevada – $54,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 46th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Nevada are 24% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 46th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Ascent Hearing, MountainView Hospital, Washoe County School District, and FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers. |
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| New York – $86,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 3rd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in New York State are 21% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 3rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Hearing Center, American Hearing Aid Associates, Unlisted Company, and State University of New York, Cortland. |
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| Ohio – $68,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 25th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 25th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Monterey, Unified Business Center, Beltone, and 360care. |
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| Oklahoma – $66,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 28th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 28th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Unlisted Company, Audigy Group, Aspire Home Care, and Melnic Consulting Group. |
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| Oregon – $69,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 20th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Oregon are 3% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 20th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Pacific University, PeaceHealth, North Bend Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente. |
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| Pennsylvania – $69,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 21st | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 21st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Salus University, Celtic Healthcare, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and American Hearing Aid Associates. |
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| Rhode Island – $65,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 31st | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 9% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 31st among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Lifespan, Modern Recruitment Solutions, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, and Women & Infants. |
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| South Carolina – $70,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 19th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 1% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 19th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Medical University of South Carolina, 360care, Charleston ENT, and Conway Medical Center. |
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| South Dakota – $54,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 47th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 25% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 47th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Regional Health and Midwest Ear, Nose & Throat. |
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| Tennessee – $66,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 29th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 7% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 29th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Audigy Group, Regional One Health, and University of Tennessee Health Science Center. |
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| Texas – $69,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 22nd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 22nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Cole Health, At Home Healthcare – Texas, Kindred At Home, and The University of Texas Medical Branch. |
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| Utah – $55,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 45th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 45th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Intermountain Healthcare, University of Utah, Elevation Healthcare, and Community Nursing Services. |
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| Virginia – $72,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 13th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Virginia are 1% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 13th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Centra Health, Avante Group, Inc., Harrisonburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, and ProCare Therapy. |
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| Vermont – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 33rd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Vermont are 12% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 33rd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like db Hadley & Associates, LLC, Brine Group Staffing Solutions, Continuum Physician Recruiting, and Androscoggin Valley Hospital. |
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| Washington – $74,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 9th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Washington State are 3% higher than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 9th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Audigy Group, LLC, Pacific Medical Centers, Sunbelt Staffing, and ResCare. |
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| Wisconsin – $63,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 34th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 34th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Mayo Clinic, Ministry Health Care, Essentia Health, and Mile Bluff Medical Center. |
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| West Virginia – $67,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 26th | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 26th among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like 360care, Kindred At Home, West Virginia Home Health, LLC, and HearUSA. |
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| Wyoming – $59,000 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources)) |
Rank: 42nd | ||||||||||
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Average Audiology salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Audiology salaries for job postings nationwide. The average salary ranks 42nd among states in the country. There were also job openings from employers like Wyoming Child & Family Development, Inc, Wyoming ENT & Allergy, and Hearing Healthcare Recruiters. |
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