Hearing Aid Specialists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $65,160 · Median hourly: $31.33 · Employment: 11,270
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,400 | $18.46 |
| 25th | $48,390 | $23.27 |
| Median | $65,160 | $31.33 |
| 75th | $80,010 | $38.47 |
| 90th | $94,020 | $45.20 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-2092
- Total U.S. employment: 11,270
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
With approximately 11,270 hearing aid specialists employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $38,400, median pay is $65,160, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $94,020.
Hearing Aid Specialists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,530 | $22.37 | -28.6% | 50 |
| Alaska | $75,300 | $36.20 | +15.6% | 30 |
| Arizona | $76,750 | $36.90 | +17.8% | 110 |
| California | $80,060 | $38.49 | +22.9% | 990 |
| Colorado | $77,540 | $37.28 | +19.0% | 140 |
| Connecticut | $74,520 | $35.83 | +14.4% | 110 |
| Delaware | $59,160 | $28.44 | -9.2% | 0 |
| Florida | $67,010 | $32.22 | +2.8% | 1,150 |
| Georgia | $56,010 | $26.93 | -14.0% | 320 |
| Hawaii | $74,800 | $35.96 | +14.8% | 90 |
| Idaho | $75,300 | $36.20 | +15.6% | 160 |
| Illinois | $63,050 | $30.31 | -3.2% | 360 |
| Indiana | $60,900 | $29.28 | -6.5% | 310 |
| Iowa | $59,550 | $28.63 | -8.6% | 200 |
| Kansas | $46,820 | $22.51 | -28.1% | 100 |
| Kentucky | $75,200 | $36.15 | +15.4% | 100 |
| Louisiana | $64,580 | $31.05 | -0.9% | 80 |
| Maryland | $77,460 | $37.24 | +18.9% | 50 |
| Massachusetts | $75,310 | $36.21 | +15.6% | 0 |
| Michigan | $55,100 | $26.49 | -15.4% | 460 |
| Minnesota | $61,390 | $29.52 | -5.8% | 530 |
| Missouri | $51,680 | $24.84 | -20.7% | 210 |
| Montana | $75,300 | $36.20 | +15.6% | 60 |
| Nebraska | $45,660 | $21.95 | -29.9% | 90 |
| Nevada | $81,800 | $39.33 | +25.5% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $75,720 | $36.41 | +16.2% | 470 |
| New Mexico | $74,510 | $35.82 | +14.3% | 40 |
| New York | $82,990 | $39.90 | +27.4% | 380 |
| North Carolina | $75,810 | $36.45 | +16.3% | 240 |
| Ohio | $62,680 | $30.14 | -3.8% | 260 |
| Oklahoma | $47,840 | $23.00 | -26.6% | 80 |
| Oregon | $66,350 | $31.90 | +1.8% | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,080 | $27.92 | -10.9% | 870 |
| South Carolina | $47,190 | $22.69 | -27.6% | 220 |
| South Dakota | $54,910 | $26.40 | -15.7% | 0 |
| Tennessee | $78,270 | $37.63 | +20.1% | 190 |
| Texas | $59,140 | $28.43 | -9.2% | 970 |
| Utah | $57,940 | $27.85 | -11.1% | 200 |
| Vermont | $57,850 | $27.81 | -11.2% | 0 |
| Virginia | $75,300 | $36.20 | +15.6% | 210 |
| Washington | $77,510 | $37.26 | +19.0% | 280 |
| West Virginia | $35,110 | $16.88 | -46.1% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $76,750 | $36.90 | +17.8% | 170 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for hearing aid specialists?
The median annual wage for hearing aid specialists is $65,160 ($31.33 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays hearing aid specialists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many hearing aid specialists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 11,270 hearing aid specialists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do hearing aid specialists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $31.33. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.