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Audiologists

Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

Median salary

$92,120

Typical range

$62k – $130k

Job outlook

+10% (faster than average)

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Education

Typical entry: Master's degree

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Typical progression

  1. Junior Audiologists

    Entry / Junior

    $61,930

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Audiologists

    Established

    $92,120

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Audiologists

    Senior

    $110,975

Key skills

A typical day

  • Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
  • Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
  • Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
  • Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
  • Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.

Fields of study

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