What are the main factors that influence a Hearing Aid Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Hearing Aid Specialist's salary?

A Hearing Aid Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $49,386 for beginners, reaching about $50,692 at mid-level, and approach $53,384 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Hearing Aid Specialist?

Hearing Aid Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Hearing Aid Specialist roles are District of Columbia $57,331, California $57,113, Massachusetts $56,352. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Hearing Aid Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Hearing Aid Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser: $94,980; Apprentice Trainee Hearing Aid Specialist: $91,950; Hearing Instrument Specialist: $91,290; Hearing Aid Dispenser: $84,813; Hearing Specialist: $77,409.

How do different companies affect a Hearing Aid Specialist's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Hearing Aid Specialist roles. Large, established industry leaders like Kpmg Us LLP ($114,295) and Warner Bros Discovery ($114,096) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $88,138.

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Hearing Aid Specialist make in the United States?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a Hearing Aid Specialist in the United States is $51,780 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Hearing Aid Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $61,113
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,488 to $56,665
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,849

10% $37,849

50% (Median) $51,780

90% $61,113

Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,665	$4,722	$1,090	$27
Average	$51,780	$4,315	$996	$25
25th Percentile	$44,488	$3,707	$856	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries

A Hearing Aid Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Hearing Aid Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $49,386
Early Career (1-2 years): $49,930
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $50,692
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $51,926
Expert (over 8 years): $53,384

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Hearing Aid Specialist	$49,386
Intermediate Level Hearing Aid Specialist	$49,930
Senior Level Hearing Aid Specialist	$50,692
Specialist Level Hearing Aid Specialist	$51,926
Expert Level Hearing Aid Specialist	$53,384

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How Do Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Hearing Aid Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,331.
California: $57,113.
Massachusetts: $56,352.

District of Columbia $57,331 California $57,113 Massachusetts $56,352 Washington $56,145 New Jersey $56,124 Alaska $56,052 Connecticut $55,337 New York $55,047

Hawaii $54,120 Rhode Island $53,686 Maryland $53,390 Minnesota $52,986 Colorado $52,831 Illinois $52,779 Oregon $52,583 Delaware $52,438

New Hampshire $52,346 Virginia $52,142 Pennsylvania $51,547 Nevada $51,247 North Dakota $51,148 Michigan $50,993 Wisconsin $50,936 Vermont $50,822

Texas $50,506 Maine $50,486 Arizona $50,454 Ohio $50,418 Georgia $49,942 Indiana $49,704 Wyoming $49,657 Utah $49,585

Iowa $49,553 Kansas $49,305 Louisiana $49,232 North Carolina $49,207 Missouri $49,196 Florida $48,994 Montana $48,885 Nebraska $48,782

Kentucky $48,725 South Carolina $48,518 Tennessee $48,388 Idaho $48,337 New Mexico $47,959 Oklahoma $47,876 Alabama $47,570 South Dakota $47,058

Arkansas $46,778 West Virginia $46,628 Mississippi $46,177

Top Paying Cities for Hearing Aid Specialists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $65,310
San Francisco: $64,595
Oakland: $63,234

San Jose, CA $65,310

San Francisco, CA $64,595

Oakland, CA $63,234

New York, NY $59,619

Paramus, NJ $58,894

Queens Village, NY $58,891

Passaic, NJ $58,842

Bergenfield, NJ $58,838

Stamford, CT $58,724

Huntington, NY $58,702

Newark, NJ $58,320

Bridgeport, CT $58,211

Vallejo, CA $58,108

New Brunswick, NJ $58,087

Petaluma, CA $58,056

Middlesex, NJ $57,957

Somerset, NJ $57,921

Santa Cruz, CA $57,854

Boston, MA $57,538

Monterey, CA $57,356

Seattle, WA $57,238

Santa Rosa, CA $57,227

Los Angeles, CA $57,212

Juneau, AK $57,077

Washington, DC $57,020

Orange, CA $56,836

Santa Ana, CA $56,699

Long Beach, CA $56,647

Anaheim, CA $56,637

Anchorage, AK $56,611

Santa Maria, CA $56,456

Everett, WA $56,445

Danbury, CT $56,263

Bremerton, WA $56,192

Tacoma, WA $56,005

New Suffolk, NY $56,004

Sacramento, CA $55,990

Santa Barbara, CA $55,933

Trenton, NJ $55,876

San Diego, CA $55,876

Brockton, MA $55,819

Fairbanks, AK $55,692

Lompoc, CA $55,560

Lowell, MA $55,518

Ventura, CA $55,508

Nashua, NH $55,498

Stockton, CA $55,493

Modesto, CA $55,115

Poughkeepsie, NY $55,001

Olympia, WA $54,902

Kennewick, WA $54,902

New Haven, CT $54,882

Lawrence, MA $54,695

Hartford, CT $54,643

Riverside, CA $54,633

New Bedford, MA $54,581

Richland, WA $54,581

Bakersfield, CA $54,509

San Bernardino, CA $54,488

New Britain, CT $54,483

Atlantic City, NJ $54,483

New London, CT $54,462

Norwich, CT $54,447

Portsmouth, NH $54,436

Boulder, CO $54,327

Portland, OR $54,255

Worcester, MA $54,250

Minneapolis, MN $54,089

Philadelphia, PA $54,017

Honolulu, HI $53,846

Saint Paul, MN $53,821

Vineland, NJ $53,810

Providence, RI $53,660

Chicago, IL $53,509

Bellingham, WA $53,447

Springfield, MA $53,406

Baltimore, MD $53,390

Chico, CA $53,261

Pittsfield, MA $53,121

Manchester, NH $53,023

Spokane, WA $52,795

Denver, CO $52,790

Albany, NY $52,546

Troy, NY $52,526

Nassau, NY $52,470

Schenectady, NY $52,417

Wilmington, DE $52,375

Burlington, VT $52,303

Salem, OR $52,282

Portland, ME $52,122

Yakima, WA $52,070

Rochester, MN $51,909

Reno, NV $51,884

Fresno, CA $51,884

Milwaukee, WI $51,837

Detroit, MI $51,785

Ann Arbor, MI $51,776

Allentown, PA $51,770

Colorado Springs, CO $51,682

Syracuse, NY $51,656

Carson City, NV $51,656

Houston, TX $51,583

Eugene, OR $51,557

Gary, IN $51,495

Springfield, OR $51,454

Bismarck, ND $51,443

Galveston, TX $51,407

Medford, OR $51,330

Fort Collins, CO $51,309

Concord, NH $51,283

Austin, TX $51,267

Mesa, AZ $51,159

Reading, PA $51,153

Phoenix, AZ $51,148

Dallas, TX $51,133

Saint Cloud, MN $51,083

Madison, WI $51,014

Utica, NY $50,874

Rochester, NY $50,791

Des Moines, IA $50,786

Raleigh, NC $50,781

Atlanta, GA $50,703

Battle Creek, MI $50,687

Salt Lake City, UT $50,672

Lancaster, PA $50,594

Harrisburg, PA $50,522

Kansas City, MO $50,470

Champaign, IL $50,460

Kansas City, KS $50,460

Fort Worth, TX $50,454

Columbus, OH $50,446

Boca Raton, FL $50,434

Pittsburgh, PA $50,413

Richmond, VA $50,392

Indianapolis, IN $50,382

Cleveland, OH $50,377

Las Vegas, NV $50,315

Cincinnati, OH $50,315

Petersburg, VA $50,237

Huntsville, AL $50,159

Lansing, MI $50,125

Lebanon, PA $50,118

Pueblo, CO $50,113

Appleton, WI $50,097

Buffalo, NY $50,076

Dayton, OH $50,061

Racine, WI $50,051

Charlotte, NC $50,045

Saint Louis, MO $50,030

York, PA $49,999

Elkhart, IN $49,999

Gastonia, NC $49,989

Billings, MT $49,977

Beaumont, TX $49,963

Lorain, OH $49,952

Benton Harbor, MI $49,942

Toledo, OH $49,931

Binghamton, NY $49,906

Rock Hill, SC $49,900

Rockford, IL $49,874

Springfield, IL $49,854

Elyria, OH $49,849

Fargo, ND $49,849

Flagstaff, AZ $49,812

Fort Lauderdale, FL $49,781

Duluth, MN $49,750

Miami, FL $49,750

Cheyenne, WY $49,714

Grand Forks, ND $49,714

Bangor, ME $49,600

Cedar Rapids, IA $49,543

Durham, NC $49,521

Louisville, KY $49,517

Grand Rapids, MI $49,507

Hialeah, FL $49,502

Casper, WY $49,429

Scranton, PA $49,367

New Orleans, LA $49,352

Virginia Beach, VA $49,346

Akron, OH $49,320

Peoria, IL $49,253

Sarasota, FL $49,243

Nashville, TN $49,207

Omaha, NE $49,207

Green Bay, WI $49,207

Baton Rouge, LA $49,181

Charleston, SC $49,170

Jamestown, NY $49,144

Davenport, IA $49,144

Tucson, AZ $49,119

Saint Petersburg, FL $49,087

Tampa, FL $49,077

Evansville, IN $49,046

Port Arthur, TX $49,046

Bradenton, FL $49,025

Santa Fe, NM $48,932

Orlando, FL $48,839

Clearwater, FL $48,823

Canton, OH $48,715

La Crosse, WI $48,715

Albuquerque, NM $48,684

Newport News, VA $48,678

High Point, NC $48,663

Ogden, UT $48,642

Corpus Christi, TX $48,601

Norfolk, VA $48,570

Laramie, WY $48,570

Rock Island, IL $48,539

Saginaw, MI $48,528

Jacksonville, FL $48,523

Salisbury, NC $48,513

Boise, ID $48,502

Moline, IL $48,476

Fort Myers, FL $48,461

Memphis, TN $48,451

Tulsa, OK $48,425

Waterloo, IA $48,394

Spartanburg, SC $48,342

Lincoln, NE $48,316

Fort Wayne, IN $48,306

Provo, UT $48,300

Cedar Falls, IA $48,238

San Antonio, TX $48,218

Greensboro, NC $48,197

South Bend, IN $48,192

Savannah, GA $48,135

Muskegon, MI $48,114

Birmingham, AL $48,109

Winston Salem, NC $48,083

Lake Charles, LA $47,959

Anderson, IN $47,948

Lexington, KY $47,933

Augusta, GA $47,917

Greenville, SC $47,917

Lima, OH $47,876

Wichita, KS $47,871

Tuscaloosa, AL $47,871

Columbia, SC $47,824

Springfield, OH $47,814

Asheville, NC $47,731

Bloomington, IN $47,695

Knoxville, TN $47,508

Shreveport, LA $47,503

Wilmington, NC $47,436

Roanoke, VA $47,436

Topeka, KS $47,342

Frankfort, KY $47,337

Oklahoma City, OK $47,301

Chillicothe, OH $47,280

Longview, TX $47,275

Melbourne, FL $47,270

Sioux Falls, SD $47,187

Mobile, AL $47,182

Terre Haute, IN $47,161

Altoona, PA $47,130

Amarillo, TX $47,094

Killeen, TX $47,078

Fayetteville, AR $47,037

Chattanooga, TN $47,021

Sioux City, IA $46,975

Idaho Falls, ID $46,964

Lynchburg, VA $46,923

Gainesville, FL $46,856

Portsmouth, OH $46,830

Little Rock, AR $46,819

Lafayette, LA $46,799

Youngstown, OH $46,799

Daytona Beach, FL $46,768

Clarksville, TN $46,763

Pensacola, FL $46,757

Temple, TX $46,754

Hopkinsville, KY $46,602

Erie, PA $46,592

Florence, SC $46,571

Charleston, WV $46,488

Great Falls, MT $46,462

Macon, GA $46,390

Tallahassee, FL $46,385

Fayetteville, NC $46,374

Waco, TX $46,364

Helena, MT $46,328

Pine Bluff, AR $46,308

Vincennes, IN $46,245

Lubbock, TX $46,224

Alamogordo, NM $46,193

Twin Falls, ID $46,146

Rapid City, SD $46,131

Jackson, MS $46,038

Huntington, WV $46,034

Greenville, MS $46,032

Parkersburg, WV $45,980

Montgomery, AL $45,970

Wichita Falls, TX $45,919

Springfield, MO $45,919

Biloxi, MS $45,893

Monroe, LA $45,841

Johnstown, PA $45,805

Sumter, SC $45,784

Columbus, GA $45,779

Pascagoula, MS $45,680

Abilene, TX $45,680

Kingsport, TN $45,546

Albany, GA $45,546

Gulfport, MS $45,530

Alexandria, LA $45,359

Fort Smith, AR $45,230

El Paso, TX $45,090

Las Cruces, NM $44,857

Harlingen, TX $44,725

Pocatello, ID $44,717

Florence, AL $44,650

Brownsville, TX $44,640

Mcallen, TX $44,531

Dothan, AL $44,458

Columbus, MS $44,151

Altus, OK $43,909

Lawton, OK $43,811

Pierre, SD $43,625

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hearing Aid Specialist salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $55,576. While startup companies pay approximate $47,165.

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$47,165
Growth Stage	51~500	$49,844
Established	501~5000	$53,703
Enterprise	5000+	$55,576

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Hearing Aid Specialist roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Business Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Hearing Aid Specialist positions in Retail & Wholesale or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Hearing Aid Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Hearing Aid Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$67,314	$32.0	30%
Business Services	$56,958	$27.0	10%

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Hearing Aid Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$44,488

Average $51,780/year

$56,665

$3,707

Average $4,315/month

$4,722

$856

Average $996/week

$1,090

$21

Average $25/hour

$27

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$56,665	$4,722	$1,090	$27
Average	$51,780	$4,315	$996	$25
25th Percentile	$44,488	$3,707	$856	$21

Most common benefits for Hearing Aid Specialist

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Common company salaries for Hearing Aid Specialist

Here are companies hiring for Hearing Aid Specialist and their salaries, click below for more details.

K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services the United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services the United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services the United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services the United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services the United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services the United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services the United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services the United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services the United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services the United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services the United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services the United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services the United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services the United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services the United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services the United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services the United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services the United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services the United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services the United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services the United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services the United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services the United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services the United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services the United States

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FAQ about Hearing Aid Specialist

1. Where can a Hearing Aid Specialist earn the most?

A Hearing Aid Specialist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Hearing Aid Specialist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Hearing Aid Specialist is $65,310.

2. What is the highest pay for Hearing Aid Specialist?

The highest pay for Hearing Aid Specialist is $61,113.

3. What is the lowest pay for Hearing Aid Specialist?

The lowest pay for Hearing Aid Specialist is $37,849.

4. What are the responsibilities of Hearing Aid Specialist?

Programs, fits, and adjusts hearing instruments for customers. Administers and interprets standardized hearing tests, including discrimination testing. Determines customer needs and selects appropriate hearing aids for customers. Takes ear impressions and prepares and modifies ear molds to ensure proper fit and effective function. Monitors and tracks inventories and manages vendors to ensure adequate supplies and product availability. Conducts preventative maintenance and cleaning of assessment instruments. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.

5. What industry pays the highest salary for Hearing Aid Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Hearing Aid Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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Hearing Aid Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Hearing Aid Specialist make in the United States?

Key Factors That Influence Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries

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How Do Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Hearing Aid Specialists

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Company Size

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Hearing Aid Specialist

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Hearing Aid Specialist Salary in the United States

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Key Factors That Influence Hearing Aid Specialist Salaries

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Top Paying Cities for Hearing Aid Specialists

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Company Size

Hearing Aid Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

The top paying industries for a Hearing Aid Specialist

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