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Audiologists In Demand

General Information

Description

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

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Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit47.68%
  2. Private, not for profit21.41%
  3. State and local government16.13%
  4. Self-employed7.71%
  5. Federal government7.07%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Health Science

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+11%
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Job Outlook

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Employment of audiologists is projected to grow 11 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 900 openings for audiologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$82,680

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$123,141

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$60,870
$134,460
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Doctoral degree 95%
  • Post-doctoral training 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Bachelor's degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

Related College Majors

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Psychology
  • Education and Training
  • Sales and Marketing

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.