Audiologist salary
From 26 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1181: Audiologists
At a glance
- Median up 5% since FY2021. From $85,630 in FY2021 to $90,000 in FY2025 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Audiologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 26 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Audiologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1181, Audiologists). The median base salary is $88,680, 28% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $80,177 and $103,346.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $82,164 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
What a Audiologist does
Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Typical tasks
- Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
- Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Audiologists (29-1181.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Audiologists), the median annual wage was $95,780 in May 2025, with 13,660 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $88,680, 7% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $77,250 | $64,610 |
| 25th percentile | $80,177 | $79,340 |
| Median | $88,680 | $95,780 |
| 75th percentile | $103,346 | $111,300 |
| 90th percentile | $117,165 | $133,120 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $77,250 |
| 25th | $80,177 |
| 50th (median) | $88,680 |
| 75th | $103,346 |
| 90th | $117,165 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2021 | $85,630 | $75,402 | $93,242 | 20 |
| FY2022 | $78,486 | $72,535 | $82,100 | 14 |
| FY2023 | $81,380 | $78,812 | $88,875 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $100,000 | $81,369 | $121,659 | 19 |
| FY2025 | $90,000 | $80,177 | $98,592 | 17 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Audiologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Audiologist jobs is $88,680 (26 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $80,177 and $103,346.
What does an entry-level Audiologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $82,164. Level I accounts for 100% of Audiologist filings.
Do H-1B Audiologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($88,680) is 7% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($95,780, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.