Hearing Aid Specialists
SOC Code: 29-2092 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Hearing Aid Specialists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, PA | $63,066 | $79,102 | $95,118 | $111,155 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $62,483 | $78,416 | $94,328 | $110,261 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $60,986 | $77,085 | $93,205 | $109,304 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $54,122 | $70,013 | $85,925 | $101,816 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $64,896 | $77,002 | $89,086 | $101,192 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $53,227 | $68,890 | $84,552 | $100,214 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $50,731 | $67,184 | $83,658 | $100,110 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $52,957 | $68,411 | $83,886 | $99,341 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $53,560 | $68,536 | $83,533 | $98,509 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $51,646 | $67,246 | $82,826 | $98,426 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | |
| Instructing | 3.5 | |
| Speaking | 3.4 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.1 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.8 |
| Sales and Marketing | 4.2 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.2 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.1 |
| Computers and Electronics | 4.0 |
| Administrative | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 44.0% |
| High school diploma | 22.1% |
| Some college | 12.0% |
| Master's degree | 11.9% |
| Associate's degree | 9.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
- Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
- Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
- Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.
- Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
- Demonstrate assistive listening devices (ALDs) to clients.
- Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
- Read current literature, talk with colleagues, and participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in audiology.
Technology Skills
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