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.
Southeast Minnesota
| 120 | 26 | $46.87/hr | $37.31/hr | $38.10/hr | $48.97/hr | $48.97/hr | $56.14/hr |
Manufacturing | 70 | $51.85/hr |
Professional and Business Services | N/A | N/A |
Education and Health Services | 420 | $47.88/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.