How to become audiologistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$95,780
25th–75th pct. $79,340–$111,300
Top pay (est.)
$173,100
Top 10% $133,120
Pay in 5 years
$113,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$134,100est.
$115,400–$155,700
Outlook score
65/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
40%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+11.0%
600 openings / yr
How to become audiologists
Typical education
Doctoral or professional degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Audiologists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAssisting and Caring for OthersIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsGetting InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityOral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as audiologists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.