Hearing Aid Specialists
Job Zone 3 - Medium preparation needed
Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.
Median pay: $65,160/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: +18.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — much faster than average.
About 1,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
• Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
• Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
• Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
• Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
• Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
• Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.
• Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in audiology.
What's the median pay for Hearing Aid Specialists?
The median pay for Hearing Aid Specialists is $65,160 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Hearing Aid Specialists?
Employment for Hearing Aid Specialists is projected to change +18.4% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.
What education is typically required for Hearing Aid Specialists?
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
How many job openings are there each year for Hearing Aid Specialists?
About 1,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.