Audiologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for audiologists is $55.25 an hour ($114,910 a year). About 1,740 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($95,780). California ranks 4th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for audiologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.85 | $62,090 |
| 25% of workers | $35.62 | $74,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $55.25 | $114,910 |
| 75% of workers | $66.87 | $139,080 |
| 90% of workers | $76.27 | $158,640 |
Audiologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $134,990 | 0 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $133,910 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $132,390 | 220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128,110 | 520 |
| Fresno | $117,580 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $97,300 | 0 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $83,200 | 390 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for audiologists
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +11% over ten years, much faster than average · about 600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $118,970 |
| Occupational Therapists | $124,510 |
| Optometrists | $136,300 |
| Pediatricians, General | $214,140 |
| Neurologists | $357,080 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $80,060 |
| Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric | $400,150 |
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