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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Hearing Aid Specialists salary in Riverside, California

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Riverside metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026

2025 wage data not published for hearing aid specialists in Riverside, California

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 60 workers in this role in Riverside, California in 2025.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Riverside hearing aid specialists fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    High school diploma

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    Long-term on-the-job training

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Customer and Personal Service

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Sales and Marketing

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Therapy and Counseling

    Knowledge

    4.2 / 5
  • Medicine and Dentistry

    Knowledge

    4.1 / 5
  • Computers and Electronics

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Administrative

    Knowledge

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.

  2. 02

    Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.

  3. 03

    Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.

  4. 04

    Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.

  5. 05

    Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.

  6. 06

    Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.

  7. 07

    Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.

  8. 08

    Assist audiologists in performing aural procedures, such as real ear measurements, speech audiometry, auditory brainstem responses, electronystagmography, and cochlear implant mapping.

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Other metros in California

How the Riverside metro compares to other major California metro areas for hearing aid specialists.

Frequently asked questions

What education is required for Hearing Aid Specialists?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as High school diploma. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Riverside CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.