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Top 15 cities for hearing aid specialists by average salary
| Nashville, TN | $92,640 |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee, WI | $84,210 |
| San Jose, CA | $82,730 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,840 |
| New York, NY | $79,300 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,140 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,420 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $76,840 |
| Denver, CO | $75,780 |
| Sarasota, FL | $73,510 |
| Honolulu, HI | $73,240 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,080 |
| Tampa, FL | $72,390 |
| Portland, OR | $72,070 |
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Hearing Aid Specialists salary by state
New York pays hearing aid specialists the most statewide, $84,860 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $84,860 | $82,990 | 380 | 1 | $79,300 | $79,300 |
| Louisiana | $81,930 | $64,580 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $80,210 | $76,750 | 170 | 1 | $84,210 | $84,210 |
| Washington | $77,360 | $77,510 | 280 | 1 | $79,140 | $79,140 |
| Tennessee | $76,610 | $78,270 | 190 | 2 | $92,640 | $61,550 |
| Colorado | $76,590 | $77,540 | 140 | 1 | $75,780 | $75,780 |
| Nevada | $76,280 | $81,800 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $75,250 | $76,750 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $74,990 | $80,060 | 990 | 4 | $82,730 | $71,830 |
| Maryland | $74,250 | $77,460 | 50 | 1 | $71,010 | $71,010 |
| North Carolina | $72,460 | $75,810 | 240 | 2 | $78,750 | $64,370 |
| Alaska | $72,320 | $75,300 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $72,030 | $75,300 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $71,480 | $74,520 | 110 | 1 | $71,510 | $71,510 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $70,580 | $70,580 |
| New Jersey | $70,060 | $75,720 | 470 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $69,780 | $75,310 | n/a | 1 | $70,090 | $70,090 |
| Oregon | $69,750 | $66,350 | 170 | 1 | $72,070 | $72,070 |
| Hawaii | $69,750 | $74,800 | 90 | 1 | $73,240 | $73,240 |
| Florida | $68,410 | $67,010 | 1,150 | 6 | $76,840 | $59,770 |
| Kentucky | $67,580 | $75,200 | 100 | 2 | $69,310 | $60,050 |
| Idaho | $67,320 | $75,300 | 160 | 1 | $70,320 | $70,320 |
| New Mexico | $66,390 | $74,510 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $65,360 | $75,300 | 210 | 2 | $73,080 | $62,880 |
| Ohio | $65,000 | $62,680 | 260 | 3 | $68,570 | $64,370 |
| Vermont | $64,570 | $57,850 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $64,300 | $60,900 | 310 | 2 | $67,310 | $64,970 |
| Iowa | $63,700 | $59,550 | 200 | 1 | $67,700 | $67,700 |
| Michigan | $63,610 | $55,100 | 460 | 2 | $60,880 | $56,600 |
| Rhode Island | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $62,150 | $62,150 |
| Utah | $61,570 | $57,940 | 200 | 1 | $57,070 | $57,070 |
| Illinois | $61,420 | $63,050 | 360 | 1 | $67,260 | $67,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,960 | $58,080 | 870 | 3 | $63,320 | $54,870 |
| Georgia | $59,050 | $56,010 | 320 | 1 | $61,510 | $61,510 |
| Minnesota | $58,170 | $61,390 | 530 | 1 | $57,130 | $57,130 |
| West Virginia | $57,910 | $35,110 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $57,100 | $59,140 | 970 | 4 | $64,310 | $48,790 |
| South Dakota | $56,030 | $54,910 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $55,440 | $51,680 | 210 | 2 | $59,580 | $58,260 |
| Alabama | $55,400 | $46,530 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $54,140 | $45,660 | 90 | 1 | $59,610 | $59,610 |
| Delaware | $52,790 | $59,160 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $51,510 | $47,190 | 220 | 1 | $41,440 | $41,440 |
| Kansas | $51,340 | $46,820 | 100 | 1 | $40,780 | $40,780 |
| Oklahoma | $47,350 | $47,840 | 80 | 1 | $48,400 | $48,400 |
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Hearing Aid Specialists salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $92,640 | $91,010 | $44.54 | 80 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $84,210 | $76,750 | $40.48 | 70 |
| San Jose, CA | $82,730 | $86,090 | $39.77 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $79,840 | $81,770 | $38.39 | 50 |
| New York, NY | $79,300 | $75,720 | $38.13 | 590 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,140 | $78,830 | $38.05 | 150 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,750 | $76,990 | $37.86 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,420 | $83,930 | $37.70 | 100 |
| Fort Myers, FL | $76,840 | $81,140 | $36.94 | 100 |
| Denver, CO | $75,780 | $75,830 | $36.43 | 110 |
| Sarasota, FL | $73,510 | $78,620 | $35.34 | 50 |
| Honolulu, HI | $73,240 | $75,300 | $35.21 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $73,080 | $82,800 | $35.14 | n/a |
| Tampa, FL | $72,390 | $75,300 | $34.80 | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $72,070 | $75,020 | $34.65 | 90 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $71,830 | $80,050 | $34.54 | 480 |
| Hartford, CT | $71,510 | $78,830 | $34.38 | 30 |
| Baltimore, MD | $71,010 | $75,830 | $34.14 | 30 |
| Washington, DC | $70,580 | $75,300 | $33.94 | 90 |
| Boise, ID | $70,320 | $75,300 | $33.81 | 80 |
| Boston, MA | $70,090 | $75,310 | $33.70 | n/a |
| Jacksonville, FL | $69,950 | $75,300 | $33.63 | 60 |
| Lexington, KY | $69,310 | $76,750 | $33.32 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $68,690 | $64,430 | $33.02 | n/a |
| Columbus, OH | $68,570 | $71,120 | $32.97 | 50 |
| Des Moines, IA | $67,700 | $63,920 | $32.55 | 50 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $67,310 | $65,640 | $32.36 | 100 |
| Chicago, IL | $67,260 | $69,320 | $32.34 | 200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,600 | $63,290 | $32.02 | 60 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $64,970 | $64,510 | $31.23 | 40 |
| Charlotte, NC | $64,370 | $63,260 | $30.95 | 90 |
| Cleveland, OH | $64,370 | $62,680 | $30.95 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $64,310 | $67,420 | $30.92 | 200 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $63,320 | $61,980 | $30.44 | 330 |
| Richmond, VA | $62,880 | $65,170 | $30.23 | 30 |
| Providence, RI | $62,150 | $64,840 | $29.88 | 40 |
| Lancaster, PA | $61,960 | $64,280 | $29.79 | 70 |
| Knoxville, TN | $61,550 | $62,790 | $29.59 | 40 |
| Atlanta, GA | $61,510 | $56,010 | $29.57 | 210 |
| San Antonio, TX | $61,480 | $63,300 | $29.56 | 100 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $60,880 | $55,160 | $29.27 | 40 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,050 | $51,530 | $28.87 | 30 |
| Orlando, FL | $59,770 | $62,170 | $28.74 | 150 |
| Omaha, NE | $59,610 | $59,920 | $28.66 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO | $59,580 | $57,290 | $28.65 | 100 |
| St. Louis, MO | $58,260 | $49,420 | $28.01 | 80 |
| Houston, TX | $58,200 | $57,220 | $27.98 | 210 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $57,130 | $61,390 | $27.47 | 390 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $57,070 | $49,490 | $27.44 | 130 |
| Detroit, MI | $56,600 | $48,490 | $27.21 | 170 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $54,870 | $44,990 | $26.38 | 310 |
| Austin, TX | $48,790 | $35,310 | $23.46 | 180 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $48,400 | $37,370 | $23.27 | 50 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $41,440 | $36,550 | $19.92 | n/a |
| Wichita, KS | $40,780 | $36,230 | $19.61 | n/a |
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Hearing Aid Specialists salary: questions
Where do hearing aid specialists make the most money?
In Nashville, TN, with an average of $92,640 a year, among the 55 metro areas we cover.
What is the average hearing aid specialists salary in the U.S.?
$66,370 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $65,160, so half of hearing aid specialists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should hearing aid specialists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of hearing aid specialists nationwide earn between $48,390 (25th percentile) and $80,010 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays hearing aid specialists the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $84,860 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is hearing aid specialists pay the lowest?
Wichita, KS, at $40,780 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
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 29-2092.
- 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.
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