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Hearing Aid Specialists

Tests hearing and fits people with hearing aids.

Typical education to startHigh school diploma or equivalent
Job outlook2025–2035: +19%
Median pay$65,160 a year (2025)
Interest codeSCI Social, Conventional, Investigative

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Hearing aid specialists test hearing, help people choose hearing aids, fit and adjust them, and teach people to use them. Many work in hearing clinics and retail stores.

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