Audiologists pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $129,770 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Boston earn between $93,920 and $123,120.
- $80K10th
- $94K25th
- $109KMedian
- $123K75th
- $130K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,710 | $8,809 | $50.82 |
| Median | $108,960 | $9,080 | $52.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $93,920 | $7,827 | $45.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $123,120 | $10,260 | $59.19 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Audiologists in Boston earn 5% more than the Massachusetts average ($100,890) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is +14% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $105,710 | $108,960 | $80,170 | $129,770 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $100,890 | $104,130 | $73,420 | $129,770 | 220 |
| 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 Boston
On the average salary of $105,710, a single filer in Boston takes home about $78,231 a year, or $6,519 a month and $3,009 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $83,197 | $6,933 |
| Working in MA | $78,231 | $6,519 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Boston a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $105,710 buys what about $97,639 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Portland, ME$101,230
- Albany, NY$95,330
- New York, NY$115,890
- Syracuse, NY$89,600
- Philadelphia, PA$97,390
- Rochester, NY$97,080
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 Boston: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Boston?
$50.82 an hour on average, and $52.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $80,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $93,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Boston?
About $78,231 a year ($6,519 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,710. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do audiologists earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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