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Compare hearing aid specialist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$62,962
across 38 states
Avg. Time to License
10 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$167
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | — | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | — | 4 mo#1 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $71,470#13 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $76,750#6 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $78,830#4 | 10 mo#4 | $725#51 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $73,220#10 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $57,970#25 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $58,130#24 | 4 mo#1 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | — | 4 mo#1 | $200#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $62,120#20 | 10 mo#4 | $300#49 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $54,100#29 | 10 mo#4 | $240#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $91,000#1 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $72,590#12 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $49,090#31 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $55,790#28 | 10 mo#4 | $90#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $63,280#18 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $42,190#37 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $62,920#19 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $45,850#34 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $74,670#7 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $67,460#16 | 10 mo#4 | $200#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $46,680#33 | 10 mo#4 | $210#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $57,080#26 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $61,930#21 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $74,220#9 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $50,030#30 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $78,310#5 | 10 mo#4 | $175#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | — | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $45,550#35 | 10 mo#4 | $200#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $79,930#3 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $80,710#2 | 10 mo#4 | $180#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $72,950#11 | 10 mo#4 | $250#48 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $63,640#17 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $43,480#36 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $61,850#22 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | — | 10 mo#4 | $200#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $36,240#38 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $56,010#27 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $61,560#23 | 10 mo#4 | $410#50 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $47,710#32 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $71,450#14 | 10 mo#4 | $150#26 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $74,670#7 | 10 mo#4 | $200#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $71,110#15 | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | — | 10 mo#4 | $125#2 | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.
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