Audiologists pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,080 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Louisville earn between $64,050 and $103,480.
- $52K10th
- $64K25th
- $81KMedian
- $103K75th
- $114K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $83,950 | $6,996 | $40.36 |
| Median | $80,960 | $6,747 | $38.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,050 | $5,338 | $30.79 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,480 | $8,623 | $49.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Audiologists in Louisville earn 11% less than the Kentucky average ($94,660) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $83,950 | $80,960 | $51,670 | $114,080 | 50 |
| Kentucky | $94,660 | $92,520 | $61,880 | $141,590 | 90 |
| United States | $97,740 | $95,780 | $64,610 | $133,120 | 13,660 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Audiologists salary after taxes in Louisville
On the average salary of $83,950, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $63,221 a year, or $5,268 a month and $2,432 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $65,400 | $5,450 |
| Working in KY | $63,221 | $5,268 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $83,950 buys what about $90,197 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$90,090
- Indianapolis, IN$89,360
- Dayton, OH$90,970
- Nashville, TN$94,680
- Knoxville, TN$90,740
- Fort Wayne, IN$86,600
Highest-paying cities for audiologists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($132,330).
- San Jose, CA$132,330
- San Francisco, CA$128,740
- Sacramento, CA$127,820
- Seattle, WA$126,310
- Los Angeles, CA$125,960
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Audiologists salary in Louisville: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Louisville?
$40.36 an hour on average, and $38.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Louisville?
About $63,221 a year ($5,268 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $83,950. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do audiologists earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,740).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1181; area Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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