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Audiology Assistant / Hearing Instrument Specialist

Audiology assistants and hearing instrument specialists help patients with hearing loss — fitting hearing aids, performing basic hearing screenings, and supporting audiologists in clinical settings. With over 48 million Americans experiencing some degree of hearing loss, the demand for hearing care professionals is strong and growing.

$41,500 Median Salary
18K US Jobs
6 months–1 year Training
$2,000–$10,000 Typical Cost

💰 Salary & Earning Potential

Salary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Figures represent national averages — local wages vary by state, city, and employer.

Entry Level
$30,000
Median
$41,500
Experienced
$60,000
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📈 Job Outlook

7%
Projected Growth (10yr)
Faster than average
18K
Total US Jobs
Active positions nationwide
State HIS License or BC-HIS
Required Credential
State HIS License or BC-HIS (Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences)

🎓 Training & Education

Typical Program
HIS Certificate or Audiology Assistant training program
Program Length
6 months–1 year
Typical Tuition
$2,000–$10,000
Work Setting
Audiology clinics, ENT offices, hearing aid centers, VA hospitals
🏆 Credential Required: State HIS License or BC-HIS (Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences)

☀️ Day in the Life

A typical day as a Audiology Assistant / Hearing Instrument Specialist involves working closely with clients and colleagues in a Audiology clinics environment. You'll apply your training daily while building expertise and advancing your career.

⚖️ Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • ✅ Strong job security
  • ✅ Rewarding work
  • ✅ Clear career progression
  • ✅ Growing demand

Challenges

  • ⚠️ Can be physically demanding
  • ⚠️ May require ongoing certification
  • ⚠️ Entry-level wages vary by region

🗺️ Audiology Assistant / Hearing Instrument Specialist by State

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Audiology Assistant / Hearing Instrument Specialist

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Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee

📍 Muskogee, OK
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Eastern Gateway Community College

📍 Steubenville, OH
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southeast Community College Area

📍 Lincoln, NE
Certificate 2-4yr
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Monroe Community College

📍 Rochester, NY
Certificate 2-4yr
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Midlands Technical College

📍 West Columbia, SC
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York Technical College

📍 Rock Hill, SC
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Mid Michigan College

📍 Harrison, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Jackson State Community College

📍 Jackson, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Orange Coast College

📍 Costa Mesa, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Cerritos College

📍 Norwalk, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Mercer County Community College

📍 West Windsor, NJ
Certificate 2-4yr
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Piedmont Technical College

📍 Greenwood, SC
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Pasadena City College

📍 Pasadena, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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San Joaquin Delta College

📍 Stockton, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Volunteer State Community College

📍 Gallatin, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Chattanooga State Community College

📍 Chattanooga, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Lansing Community College

📍 Lansing, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Bucks County Community College

📍 Newtown, PA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Madera Community College

📍 Madera, CA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Northwest Mississippi Community College

📍 Senatobia, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
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Roane State Community College

📍 Harriman, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Lake Region State College

📍 Devils Lake, ND
Certificate 2-4yr
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Reid State Technical College

📍 Evergreen, AL
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Sierra College

📍 Rocklin, CA
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Carl Albert State College

📍 Poteau, OK
Certificate 2-4yr
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American River College

📍 Sacramento, CA
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Butler County Community College

📍 Butler, PA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Dyersburg State Community College

📍 Dyersburg, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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Berkshire Community College

📍 Pittsfield, MA
Certificate 2-4yr
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Middlesex College

📍 Edison, NJ
Certificate 2-4yr
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College

📍 Wesson, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
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Aiken Technical College

📍 Graniteville, SC
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East Mississippi Community College

📍 Scooba, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
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Estrella Mountain Community College

📍 Avondale, AZ
Certificate 2-4yr
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Florence-Darlington Technical College

📍 Florence, SC
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Southwest Tennessee Community College

📍 Memphis, TN
Certificate 2-4yr
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College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL
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Glen Oaks Community College

📍 Centreville, MI
Certificate 2-4yr
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Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College

📍 Moorefield, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Lakeland Community College

📍 Kirtland, OH
Certificate 2-4yr
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Northwest State Community College

📍 Archbold, OH
Certificate 2-4yr
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Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College

📍 Logan, WV
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Phoenix College

📍 Phoenix, AZ
Certificate 2-4yr
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Holmes Community College

📍 Goodman, MS
Certificate 2-4yr
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Chandler-Gilbert Community College

📍 Chandler, AZ
Certificate 2-4yr
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City College of San Francisco

📍 San Francisco, CA
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Passaic County Community College

📍 Paterson, NJ
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