2024 wage data not published for hearing aid specialists in Pennsylvania
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 490 workers in this role in Pennsylvania in 2024.
Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.
Salary distribution
Where Pennsylvania 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.
Hearing Aid Specialists pay by experience level in Pennsylvania
Each band reflects DOL Wage Levels I-IV mapped onto a four-step ladder. Click a level to see the disclosed-wage range for that segment.
Wage trend
Median annual wage in Pennsylvania over the past 2 BLS OES releases. Real values are CPI-adjusted to 2024 dollars.
Typical entry
Education
High school diploma
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Long-term on-the-job training
Top skills (O*NET)
- 4.8 / 5
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge
- 4.2 / 5
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge
- 4.1 / 5
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Comprehension
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Oral Expression
Ability
- 4.0 / 5
Administrative
Knowledge
Common tasks (O*NET)
- 01
Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
- 02
Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
- 03
Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
- 04
Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
- 05
Perform basic screening procedures, such as pure tone screening, otoacoustic screening, immittance screening, and screening of ear canal status using otoscope.
- 06
Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
- 07
Create or modify impressions for earmolds and hearing aid shells.
- 08
Assist audiologists in performing aural procedures, such as real ear measurements, speech audiometry, auditory brainstem responses, electronystagmography, and cochlear implant mapping.
10-year outlook
Growth 2024 → 2034
+17.8%
Projected annual openings
—
BLS outlook
Growing much faster than average
Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034 cycle.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hearing Aid Specialists a growing field?
- BLS Employment Projections show employment growing by 17.8% over the projection cycle. See the 10-year outlook section above for details.
- 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.
Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. Wage data reflects BLS estimates 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.