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How much do graduate audiologist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate audiologist in the United States is $87,247.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Graduate Audiologist do?

A Graduate Audiologist is a recent graduate who is beginning their professional career in audiology, often working under supervision to assess, diagnose, and manage hearing and balance disorders. They may conduct hearing tests, fit hearing aids, and provide rehabilitation services to patients of all ages. Graduate Audiologists typically work in hospitals, clinics, or private practices as they gain experience and complete any required professional licensing or registration. This role allows them to develop practical skills and knowledge essential for a full audiologist qualification.

What is the difference between Graduate Audiologist vs Audiologist?

AspectGraduate AudiologistAudiologist
CredentialsTypically holds a master's degree or equivalent; may be in training or supervised practiceHolds a full audiology license or certification; has completed required clinical hours and exams
Work EnvironmentEntry-level clinical settings, hospitals, clinics, or private practicesFull professional role, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of hearing and balance disorders
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, hospitals, clinics, often in training positionsEstablished healthcare providers, private practices, hospitals, clinics

In summary, a Graduate Audiologist is an entry-level professional still completing training or certification, while an Audiologist is a fully licensed practitioner with advanced responsibilities in diagnosing and treating hearing issues.

What are some of the common challenges faced by graduate audiologists during their first year on the job?

Graduate audiologists often encounter challenges such as building confidence in performing diagnostic assessments, adapting to new clinical technologies, and managing a diverse patient caseload. Balancing direct patient care with ongoing professional development and learning can also be demanding. Additionally, new graduates may need to develop strong communication skills for collaborating with senior audiologists, other healthcare professionals, and patients from various backgrounds.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Graduate Audiologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Graduate Audiologist, you need a solid background in hearing science, auditory assessment, and a relevant degree in audiology or speech and hearing sciences. Familiarity with audiometric equipment, hearing aid fitting software, and clinical data management systems is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help build rapport with patients and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial for delivering accurate diagnoses, personalized care, and positive patient outcomes in audiology practice.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Audiologist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,247 per year, or $41.9 per hour.
Audiologist - Audiology, Full-time, Days

Audiologist - Audiology, Full-time, Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

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7.7

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Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for an Audiologist to work in our Audiology department. In this role, you will be working closely with the ENT Otology Providers and Otology PAs. This position is all outpatient.

Schedule: Monday – Friday working (4)10 hour days; day off TBD

The Audiologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Audiologist provides diagnostic and habilitation/rehabilitation services for patients with hearing, balance, or other ear-related health conditions. This role performs diagnostic hearing evaluations, hearing aid selection, fitting and follow-up services, cochlear implant evaluation, programming, and rehabilitation, auditory brainstem response evaluations; and neonatal auditory brainstem response screenings. This position routinely acts as preceptor for graduate student clinicians.

Responsibilities:

  • Obtains case history and formulates appropriate individualized evaluation plan.
  • Performs comprehensive adult audiologic evaluations and counsels on results and recommendations.
  • Assesses individual amplification options, selects appropriate amplification options, verifies appropriateness of fitting, utilizes real-ear measurement techniques.
  • Provides patient education (care, and use of amplification devices), discusses purchase agreement terms, addresses post-fitting issues, and makes programming adjustments as needed.
  • Performs, analyzes, and reports on electrophysiologic procedures.
  • Provides clinical instruction and evaluation of doctoral students.
  • Identifies and evaluates cochlear implant candidates, provides post-surgical activation, programming, rehabilitation, and follow-up services, and performs appropriate documentation of all services provided.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Required

  • Audiologist, Licensed (IL).
  • Master's degree or higher from accredited program in Audiology.
  • Zero (0) to two (2) years of experience in a relevant role.

Preferred

  • Experience selling hearing aids

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 


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