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Audiologists

Diagnoses and treats hearing and balance problems.

Typical education to startDoctoral or professional degree
Job outlook2025–2035: +11%
Median pay$95,780 a year (2025)
Interest codeIS Investigative, Social

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Audiologists test hearing, fit hearing aids and cochlear implant devices, treat balance disorders and help protect hearing, for babies to older adults. They work in clinics, hospitals, schools and private practice.

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Audiologists on O*NET OnLine · O*NET 31.0 (U.S. Department of Labor, CC BY 4.0); BLS Employment Projections 2025.