Audiologists Salary 2025: $97,552 Median Pay (BLS OEWS)
$97,552 per year is the national median annual wage for audiologists (BLS OEWS, May 2025 reference period). That works out to about $47/hour, with a 10th–90th percentile range of $75,310 to $164,840. The Bureau of Labor Statistics classifies this role under SOC code 29-1181.
Key Facts (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
- Median annual wage
- $97,552
- Median hourly wage
- $47/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $102,636
- Total US employment
- 6,560
- Top-paying metro
- Sacramento, CA, CA ($134,990)
- BLS SOC code
- 29-1181
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release.
Audiologist (SOC 29-1181) is a mid-paying occupation, with a national median wage of $97,552. BLS OEWS reports 6,560 workers in this role nationally.
Cross-city wage variation runs moderate — $67,650 to $134,990 median across 60 cities, about 100% above the floor. The spread is large enough to matter for relocation decisions but not large enough to dominate them. Audiologist is in the Healthcare category — wages here reflect a regulated labor market with state-specific licensing and credentialing, which constrains supply more than it does in unregulated fields.
Salary Range (BLS Percentiles)
Audiologists salaries range from $67,650 to $134,990 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Audiologists Salary by City (BLS OEWS)
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $75,310 | $99,182 | $134,990 | $149,915 | $164,840 | $108,252 | 0 |
| San Jose, CA | $70,010 | $95,570 | $133,910 | $158,400 | $182,890 | $68,391 | 70 |
| San Francisco, CA | $106,240 | $116,700 | $132,390 | $148,220 | $164,050 | $73,714 | 220 |
| Seattle, WA | $108,560 | $116,476 | $128,350 | $135,680 | $143,010 | $85,910 | 170 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,560 | $88,780 | $128,110 | $161,750 | $195,390 | $77,175 | 520 |
| Fresno, CA | $58,100 | $81,892 | $117,580 | $136,720 | $155,860 | $111,450 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $90,730 | $100,466 | $115,070 | $127,725 | $140,380 | $61,469 | 530 |
| Denver, CO | $76,080 | $91,540 | $114,730 | $125,695 | $136,660 | $101,711 | 230 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $82,780 | $94,180 | $111,280 | $111,280 | $111,280 | $117,014 | 160 |
| Portland, OR | $80,590 | $92,178 | $109,560 | $118,985 | $128,410 | $84,212 | 90 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $83,430 | $93,714 | $109,140 | $122,915 | $136,690 | $107,633 | 60 |
| Boston, MA | $80,170 | $91,686 | $108,960 | $119,365 | $129,770 | $71,637 | 160 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $66,900 | $82,460 | $105,800 | $118,315 | $130,830 | $108,624 | 50 |
| Atlanta, GA | $80,550 | $90,546 | $105,540 | $115,970 | $126,400 | $106,391 | 0 |
| Houston, TX | $77,910 | $88,918 | $105,430 | $121,385 | $137,340 | $109,254 | 210 |
| Madison, WI | $53,250 | $74,014 | $105,160 | $118,455 | $131,750 | $101,310 | 40 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $86,830 | $94,074 | $104,940 | $112,525 | $120,110 | $98,814 | 210 |
| Austin, TX | $81,270 | $90,690 | $104,820 | $122,320 | $139,820 | $101,767 | 110 |
| Des Moines, IA | $81,600 | $90,792 | $104,580 | $113,660 | $122,740 | $112,090 | 70 |
| Washington, DC | $76,240 | $86,744 | $102,500 | $118,420 | $134,340 | $67,081 | 150 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $65,660 | $80,304 | $102,270 | $124,620 | $146,970 | $97,866 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $80,250 | $88,522 | $100,930 | $115,380 | $129,830 | $94,063 | 230 |
| Kansas City, MO | $62,230 | $77,198 | $99,650 | $109,275 | $118,900 | $104,455 | 120 |
| Detroit, MI | $82,100 | $89,092 | $99,580 | $111,510 | $123,440 | $104,711 | 90 |
| Spokane, WA | $91,110 | $94,462 | $99,490 | $109,625 | $119,760 | $102,146 | 30 |
| St. Louis, MO | $83,050 | $89,610 | $99,450 | $113,240 | $127,030 | $110,500 | 90 |
| San Antonio, TX | $72,870 | $83,490 | $99,420 | $116,390 | $133,360 | $108,656 | 100 |
| Boise, ID | $58,300 | $74,672 | $99,230 | $100,440 | $101,650 | $97,189 | 110 |
| Little Rock, AR | $81,950 | $88,418 | $98,120 | $116,080 | $134,040 | $111,247 | 40 |
| Raleigh, NC | $76,200 | $84,836 | $97,790 | $123,625 | $149,460 | $97,986 | 80 |
| Nashville, TN | $70,360 | $81,260 | $97,610 | $103,630 | $109,650 | $97,318 | 110 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino, CA | $59,700 | $74,740 | $97,300 | $142,870 | $188,440 | $79,493 | 0 |
| Albany, NY | $80,770 | $87,302 | $97,100 | $108,305 | $119,510 | $96,425 | 50 |
| Rochester, NY | $77,620 | $84,280 | $94,270 | $99,300 | $104,330 | $101,475 | 70 |
| Omaha, NE | $78,900 | $84,784 | $93,610 | $104,575 | $115,540 | $101,972 | 80 |
| Knoxville, TN | $74,340 | $81,632 | $92,570 | $92,570 | $92,570 | $102,514 | 0 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $64,770 | $75,838 | $92,440 | $112,655 | $132,870 | $98,340 | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $75,120 | $81,860 | $91,970 | $112,145 | $132,320 | $77,677 | 250 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $81,060 | $85,100 | $91,160 | $102,230 | $113,300 | $90,526 | 170 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $65,790 | $75,618 | $90,360 | $99,200 | $108,040 | $100,289 | 0 |
| Wichita, KS | $77,140 | $82,128 | $89,610 | $93,430 | $97,250 | $106,679 | 60 |
| Charlotte, NC | $81,510 | $84,582 | $89,190 | $98,590 | $107,990 | $92,234 | 60 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,490 | $69,906 | $87,030 | $106,115 | $125,200 | $95,428 | 220 |
| Miami, FL | $62,970 | $72,586 | $87,010 | $107,500 | $127,990 | $70,682 | 170 |
| Birmingham, AL | $67,280 | $74,888 | $86,300 | $94,475 | $102,650 | $95,465 | 0 |
| Orlando, FL | $53,610 | $66,234 | $85,170 | $96,100 | $107,030 | $82,609 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $77,620 | $80,536 | $84,910 | $106,340 | $127,770 | $81,566 | 0 |
| Tampa, FL | $51,620 | $64,652 | $84,200 | $102,150 | $120,100 | $84,538 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,090 | $70,534 | $83,200 | $100,520 | $117,840 | $51,935 | 390 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,120 | $70,324 | $81,130 | $93,420 | $105,710 | $71,042 | 0 |
| Louisville, KY | $51,670 | $63,386 | $80,960 | $97,520 | $114,080 | $89,756 | 50 |
| Tulsa, OK | $40,290 | $56,514 | $80,850 | $108,345 | $135,840 | $93,145 | 0 |
| Tucson, AZ | $68,240 | $73,116 | $80,430 | $91,355 | $102,280 | $84,308 | 40 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $41,330 | $56,822 | $80,060 | $87,275 | $94,490 | $92,555 | 110 |
| Richmond, VA | $80,000 | $80,004 | $80,010 | $84,105 | $88,200 | $78,364 | 0 |
| Greenville, SC | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $88,990 | $97,980 | $88,790 | 60 |
| Buffalo, NY | $66,580 | $70,724 | $76,940 | $91,610 | $106,280 | $83,178 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN | $64,070 | $68,806 | $75,910 | $101,100 | $126,290 | $90,369 | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $59,010 | $65,566 | $75,400 | $90,095 | $104,790 | $80,988 | 260 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $52,590 | $58,614 | $67,650 | $97,615 | $127,580 | $73,294 | 120 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Audiologist is $97,552 as of 2025. The national mean (average) is $102,636. Salaries range from $67,650 to $134,990 depending on city and cost of living.
Audiologist salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $97,552, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 6,560 Audiologist positions in the US across 60 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Audiologist positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2026.