Audiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for audiologists is $95,780, or $46.05 per hour. About 13,660 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $133,110 in Nevada to $75,200 in Louisiana.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 49 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $133,110 | $64.00 | — | — |
| 2 | New Jersey | $119,230 | $57.32 | 210 | 0.57 |
| 3 | North Dakota | $118,750 | $57.09 | 40 | 1.12 |
| 4 | California | $114,910 | $55.25 | 1,740 | 1.09 |
| 5 | Alaska | $114,170 | $54.89 | — | — |
| 6 | Hawaii | $113,850 | $54.73 | 90 | 1.54 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $113,180 | $54.41 | 70 | 0.45 |
| 8 | Oregon | $109,560 | $52.67 | 140 | 0.81 |
| 9 | Washington | $108,580 | $52.20 | 320 | 1.02 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $105,590 | $50.77 | 50 | 0.81 |
| 11 | Utah | $104,450 | $50.21 | 120 | 0.77 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $104,130 | $50.06 | 220 | 0.69 |
| 13 | Wisconsin | $102,840 | $49.44 | 280 | 1.07 |
| 14 | District of Columbia | $102,500 | $49.28 | 40 | 0.66 |
| 15 | Colorado | $102,270 | $49.17 | 430 | 1.70 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $102,130 | $49.10 | 290 | 1.14 |
| 17 | Maine | $102,060 | $49.07 | 60 | 1.11 |
| 18 | Vermont | $101,730 | $48.91 | — | — |
| 19 | New York | $100,860 | $48.49 | 690 | 0.81 |
| 20 | Missouri | $99,450 | $47.81 | 220 | 0.85 |
| 21 | Georgia | $98,470 | $47.34 | 470 | 1.10 |
| 22 | Michigan | $97,790 | $47.02 | 250 | 0.65 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $97,460 | $46.85 | 90 | 1.03 |
| 24 | Kansas | $97,250 | $46.76 | 200 | 1.57 |
| 25 | Iowa | $97,180 | $46.72 | 270 | 1.97 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $96,980 | $46.63 | 110 | 0.98 |
| 27 | Idaho | $95,120 | $45.73 | 200 | 2.64 |
| 28 | Texas | $93,570 | $44.98 | 1,020 | 0.82 |
| 29 | Illinois | $93,510 | $44.96 | 330 | 0.61 |
| 30 | Florida | $93,480 | $44.94 | 700 | 0.80 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $92,520 | $44.48 | 90 | 0.51 |
| 32 | Maryland | $91,260 | $43.88 | 160 | 0.68 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $91,190 | $43.84 | 40 | 0.93 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $90,540 | $43.53 | 270 | 0.93 |
| 35 | Indiana | $90,280 | $43.40 | 410 | 1.47 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $89,480 | $43.02 | 460 | 0.86 |
| 37 | North Carolina | $88,920 | $42.75 | 450 | 1.03 |
| 38 | Montana | $86,990 | $41.82 | 60 | 1.40 |
| 39 | Alabama | $86,300 | $41.49 | 190 | 1.02 |
| 40 | Delaware | $85,700 | $41.20 | 70 | 1.65 |
| 41 | Arizona | $83,210 | $40.01 | 240 | 0.83 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $83,050 | $39.93 | 80 | 1.11 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $82,330 | $39.58 | 200 | 0.97 |
| 44 | Ohio | $81,390 | $39.13 | 1,230 | 2.52 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $80,740 | $38.82 | — | — |
| 46 | Virginia | $80,010 | $38.46 | 260 | 0.73 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $79,990 | $38.46 | 120 | 1.95 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $76,880 | $36.96 | 210 | 1.39 |
| 49 | Louisiana | $75,200 | $36.15 | 140 | 0.81 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do audiologists make?
The median annual wage for audiologists in the United States is $95,780, or $46.05 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $64,610, and the top 10% earn $133,120.
How many audiologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 13,660 people work as audiologists nationwide.
Which state pays audiologists the most?
Nevada pays the most at a median of $133,110, followed by New Jersey ($119,230) and North Dakota ($118,750).
Which state pays audiologists the least?
Louisiana has the lowest median at $75,200.
Where are audiologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Idaho at 2.64×.