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Hearing Aid Specialists

Median Salary
58,670
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$34,710

10%

$58,670

Median

$92,570

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Doctoral degree

    43%

  • High school

    22%

  • Post baccalaureate

    11%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    11%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Hearing Instrument Specialist

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Time Pressure

    Mid

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    Low

  • Physical Activity

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

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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.