Audiologists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,240 a year or less, while the top 10% make $134,340 or more. The middle half of audiologists in Washington earn between $91,260 and $130,200.
- $76K10th
- $91K25th
- $102KMedian
- $130K75th
- $134K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $105,880 | $8,823 | $50.90 |
| Median | $102,500 | $8,542 | $49.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,260 | $7,605 | $43.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $130,200 | $10,850 | $62.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Audiologists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Audiologists in Washington earn 10% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($117,460) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($97,740). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $95,780.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $105,880 | $102,500 | $76,240 | $134,340 | 150 |
| Washington, D.C. | $117,460 | $102,500 | $95,770 | $159,410 | 40 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $105,880, a single filer in Washington takes home about $77,285 a year, or $6,440 a month and $2,973 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $79,356 | $6,613 |
| Working in MD | $78,493 | $6,541 |
| Working in VA | $78,043 | $6,504 |
| Working in DC | $77,285 | $6,440 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for audiologists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $105,880 buys what about $97,241 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Audiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$88,690
- Richmond, VA$83,050
- Philadelphia, PA$97,390
- Virginia Beach, VA$93,560
- Pittsburgh, PA$81,890
- Durham, NC$96,840
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 Washington: questions
How much do audiologists make an hour in Washington?
$50.91 an hour on average, and $49.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level audiologists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,240 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the audiologists take-home pay in Washington?
About $77,285 a year ($6,440 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $105,880.
Do audiologists earn more in Washington 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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