Audiologist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
An audiologist earns a median of $95,780 a year ($46.05 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $97,740. About 13,660 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $95,780
- Gross pay
- $3,683.85
- Federal income tax
- −$470.83
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$228.40
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$53.42
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,931.20
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $95,780
- Federal
- $12,242
- FICA
- $7,327
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $76,211
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Audiologists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 29-1181). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an audiologist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $46.05; the average is $46.99.
What is the salary range for an audiologist?
The bottom 10% earn under $64,610 and the top 10% earn over $133,120 a year.
How much is $95,780 after taxes?
About $76,211 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $70,304 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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