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Hearing Aid Specialists

Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.

What it pays
Hearing Aid Specialists earn a median of $31.33/hr — about $65,000 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn $18.46/hr; the top 10% earn $45.20/hr. (Annual figures are approximate: hourly × 2,080.)

What you'd actually do

How you get there

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma. Overall preparation: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).

The feel of the work

The work is mostly indoors; you're around people constantly; it rewards working independently. (Compared against the other 818 careers in the guide.)

Working for yourself

About 0.5% of hearing aid specialists are self-employed.

Who it tends to fit

This work tends to fit people who are people-focused, analytical and organized and detail-focused.

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Quick questions

How much does a hearing aid specialist make?
The median pay is $31.33 per hour — roughly $65,000 a year, with the real range running from about $18.46/hr (10th percentile) to $45.20/hr (90th percentile). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Do you need a degree to be a hearing aid specialist?
The typical entry-level education is: High school diploma. Overall preparation level: medium preparation (Job Zone 3 of 5).
What does a hearing aid specialist actually do all day?
Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices. Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss. Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
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