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Hearing Aid Specialists

Also known as: Audiology Assistant, Audiology Technician, Audioprosthologist, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist/Company President, Board Certified in Hearing Instrument Sciences, Certified Hearing Instrument Dispenser, Hearing Aid Consultant, Hearing Aid Dispenser

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.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School2%
High School Diploma15%
Some College1%
Post-Secondary Certificate2%
Associate's Degree34%
Bachelor's Degree39%
Doctoral/Professional Degree2%
Level 103%
Level 112%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None24%
6 months - 1 year31%
1-2 years29%
2-4 years3%
4-6 years14%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

None1%
1-3 months2%
3-6 months27%
6 months - 1 year35%
1-2 years36%

How AI Impacts Each Task

11 tasks analyzed

Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.

Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.

Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.

Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.

Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

IntegrityDependabilityAttention to DetailConcern for OthersIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityStress ToleranceSelf ControlInitiativeAnalytical ThinkingPersistenceCooperation

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$61,560

per year

Mean Wage

$63,930

per year

Employment

11K

workers

Wage Range

$36,950 - $91,000

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$36,950Median: $61,560$91,000
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