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Hearing Aid Specialists Salary in California

Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:

How much do Hearing Aid Specialists make in California?

Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

$80,060
Median Annual Salary
▲ +1.6% vs 2024
$74,990
Mean Salary
$80,060
Median Salary
$38.49
Hourly Rate
990 people work as Hearing Aid Specialists in California

Hearing Aid Specialists salary by percentile in California

BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).

Hearing Aid Specialists salary in California — 2025 BLS percentilesHorizontal bars showing 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th and 90th percentile annual salaries for Hearing Aid Specialists in California.10thBottom 10% earn less than $50,770$50,77025th25% earn less than $61,830$61,830MedianHalf earn more than $80,060$80,06075th75% earn less than $83,570$83,57090thTop 10% earn more than $97,010$97,010

Hearing Aid Specialists in California earn a median salary of $80,060 per year ($6,671/month). This is 22.0% above the national average of $65,598. California ranks #3 out of 43 states for Hearing Aid Specialists pay. Approximately 990 people work in this occupation across California. Salaries increased by 1.6% compared to 2024.

About This Job: 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.

Top Skills

Active Listening
3.88
Service Orientation
3.62
Instructing
3.5
Speaking
3.38
Reading Comprehension
3.25

Key Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.75
Sales and Marketing
4.24
Therapy and Counseling
4.18
Medicine and Dentistry
4.13
Computers and Electronics
4.02
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree (44.0% of workers)

Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

Salary Range: Hearing Aid Specialists in California

Salaries for Hearing Aid Specialists in California range from $50,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $97,010 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $61,830 and $83,570.

Median $80,060
P10: $50,770 P25: $61,830 P75: $83,570 P90: $97,010
10th
$50,770
25th
$61,830
Median
$80,060
75th
$83,570
90th
$97,010
Percentile Annual Salary Hourly Rate Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level) $50,770 $24.41 $4,230
25th Percentile $61,830 $29.73 $5,152
Median (50th) $80,060 $38.49 $6,671
75th Percentile $83,570 $40.18 $6,964
90th Percentile (Experienced) $97,010 $46.64 $8,084

Note: The mean (average) salary of $74,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.

📊 How Does This Compare?

#3
California ranks #3 of 43 states
$65,598
National avg. for Hearing Aid Specialists
+22.0%
vs. national average
Above Average

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Hearing Aid Specialists Salary by State

Compare Hearing Aid Specialists pay across states — sorted by highest median salary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Hearing Aid Specialists make in California?
The median annual salary for Hearing Aid Specialists in California is $80,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $74,990.
What is the salary range for a Hearing Aid Specialists in California?
Salaries for Hearing Aid Specialists in California range from $50,770 at the 10th percentile to $97,010 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $61,830 and $83,570.
What is the starting salary for a Hearing Aid Specialists in California?
Entry-level Hearing Aid Specialists positions in California typically start around $50,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $61,830 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Hearing Aid Specialists in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 990 people are employed as Hearing Aid Specialists in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Hearing Aid Specialists in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Hearing Aid Specialists in California is approximately $38.49 per hour.

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Data Source & Methodology

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.

Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: BLS OEWS

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