Career Profile
Hearing Aid Specialists
Hearing Aid Specialists administer and interpret test results to select and fit hearing aids for customers
General Information
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. Excludes Audiologists (29-1181).
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Hearing Aid Specialists
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 3 openings per year are projected for Hearing Aid Specialists.
Employment Change
Employment for Hearing Aid Specialists is forecasted to increase on par with the regional average by 16.5% between 2023 and 2028.
Earnings Potential
An average worker in this occupation is paid $33.25/hour. Entry level workers are paid $23.11, while experienced workers are paid $35.48. The median wage is above average regional wages across occupations.
Local Employment Opportunities
There are 30 Hearing Aid Specialists in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 35.
Top 5 Employing Industries, Locally
The top industries employing Hearing Aid Specialists are Health and Personal Care Retailers, Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers, and Warehouse Clubs, Supercenters, and Other General Merchandise Retailers.
Knowledge Areas
The top most significant knowledge categories for Hearing Aid Specialists include Customer and Personal Service, Sales and Marketing, and Therapy and Counseling.
Educational Attainment Patterns
The most common level of education for Hearing Aid Specialists is Postgraduate degree. 71% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree.