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Audiologists is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Audiologists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-1181 |
| title | Audiologists |
| onet code | 29-1181.00 |
| description | Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 14,730 |
| a mean | 95,320 |
| a median | 92,120 |
| a pct10 | 61,930 |
| a pct25 | 76,440 |
| a pct75 | 109,330 |
| a pct90 | 129,830 |
| h mean | 45 |
| h median | 44 |
The day-to-day work of a audiologists typically centers on maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, and Social Perceptiveness. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.94 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working audiologists, the most common entry qualification is a Doctoral Degree (95.5%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in California at $123,600 and lowest in Mississippi at $61,150 — a 2.0× spread. The top five states (California, District of Columbia, Alaska, Washington, New Jersey) average $112,036. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $123,600 | $119,900 | $60,000 | $169,530 | 1,370 |
| District of Columbia | $118,250 | $109,530 | $88,460 | $131,980 | 50 |
| Alaska | $109,700 | $106,090 | $78,360 | $148,800 | — |
| Washington | $105,120 | $104,950 | $64,650 | $138,030 | 260 |
| New Jersey | $103,510 | $110,160 | $81,580 | $129,830 | 390 |
| Texas | $103,460 | $106,790 | $74,940 | $133,480 | 710 |
| South Dakota | $102,310 | $103,980 | $80,140 | $122,240 | 40 |
| Arizona | $102,130 | $98,550 | $77,420 | $116,100 | 450 |
| Georgia | $101,920 | $98,950 | $76,570 | $128,950 | 960 |
| Maryland | $101,700 | $103,040 | $77,770 | $127,840 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $99,330 | $100,550 | $82,600 | $132,370 | 120 |
| New York | $98,750 | $99,720 | $74,670 | $123,170 | 670 |
| Massachusetts | $98,620 | $94,060 | $47,050 | $122,590 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $98,410 | $98,990 | $79,800 | $115,790 | 310 |
| Connecticut | $96,610 | $90,410 | $59,780 | $118,490 | 120 |
| Utah | $96,520 | $99,040 | $75,070 | $128,110 | 150 |
| Oregon | $95,000 | $101,450 | $69,770 | $128,100 | 190 |
| Colorado | $94,670 | $95,660 | $52,000 | $134,230 | 500 |
| Iowa | $93,790 | $92,890 | $62,770 | $119,070 | 310 |
| North Dakota | $91,440 | $106,550 | $80,850 | $153,110 | 90 |
| Kentucky | $90,950 | $95,470 | $60,870 | $136,500 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $90,380 | $92,530 | $69,000 | $118,870 | 310 |
| Tennessee | $89,670 | $109,000 | $62,670 | $216,580 | 260 |
| New Hampshire | $88,410 | $95,830 | $87,250 | $111,160 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $87,980 | $85,900 | $46,000 | $119,050 | 40 |
| Missouri | $87,840 | $93,480 | $59,990 | $138,620 | 240 |
| Michigan | $87,530 | $88,000 | $67,450 | $103,880 | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,210 | $94,320 | $65,190 | $119,540 | 780 |
| Nevada | $86,290 | $116,620 | $50,150 | — | — |
| Nebraska | $85,820 | $89,750 | $77,510 | $109,600 | 90 |
| Virginia | $85,590 | $91,120 | $59,830 | $124,610 | 310 |
| Illinois | $84,520 | $93,120 | $69,290 | $126,560 | 570 |
| Maine | $84,400 | $89,240 | $71,820 | $103,560 | — |
| Florida | $83,290 | $87,120 | $52,890 | $118,310 | 820 |
| Kansas | $83,120 | $88,370 | $60,830 | $121,540 | 170 |
| Montana | $82,350 | $88,290 | $45,110 | $125,150 | — |
| Rhode Island | $80,530 | $84,080 | $77,400 | $93,610 | 50 |
| North Carolina | $79,460 | $78,420 | $44,400 | $103,860 | 390 |
| Delaware | $78,770 | $81,760 | $71,710 | $101,920 | — |
| Oklahoma | $77,770 | $77,470 | $58,640 | $98,350 | 150 |
| New Mexico | $77,440 | $82,400 | $67,550 | $110,120 | 90 |
| Alabama | $76,900 | $77,690 | $50,140 | $95,790 | 290 |
| Ohio | $76,720 | $80,550 | $43,680 | $103,500 | 1,310 |
| South Carolina | $75,980 | $75,180 | $32,200 | $108,300 | 120 |
| Louisiana | $75,740 | $78,650 | $53,600 | $99,630 | 180 |
| Indiana | $75,080 | $77,390 | $61,670 | $100,570 | — |
| Mississippi | $61,150 | $68,050 | $45,470 | $95,230 | 60 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for audiologists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Audiologist or Audiology Doctor (AUD) frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Audiologists compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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