Care & Presence
Audiologist
Diagnosis plus long-term trust.
AI Risk Score: 3/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Diagnose hearing and balance conditions, fit hearing devices, and provide rehabilitative care.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Clinical interpretation and patient counseling are highly individualized and licensed.
What it pays
$68,000 - $116,000
BLS OOH: Audiologists (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Au.D. degree + state licensing.
Estimated time to entry: ~72 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
Where demand is growing
Aging population and device adoption improve outlook.
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