Occupational Employment Statistics
29-1181 Audiologists
Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
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Central Minnesota
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Minnesota
| 290 | 38 | $50.76/hr | $41.40/hr | $47.82/hr | $50.47/hr | $55.04/hr | $59.37/hr |
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U S
| 13,660 | 656 | $48.31/hr | $31.93/hr | $39.21/hr | $47.34/hr | $55.01/hr | $65.79/hr |
| Manufacturing | 20 | $55.04/hr |
| Trade, Transportation and Utilities | 20 | $50.47/hr |
| Education and Health Services | 250 | $49.92/hr |
- Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
- Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
- Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.
- Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.
- Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
- Perform administrative tasks, such as managing office functions and finances.
- Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.