Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Audiologist salary in Oregon
The average Audiologist salary in Oregon is $133,500 per year on WePayFairly's 2026 basis. The 25th-to-75th-percentile range is $102,000 to $136,500. Based on BLS state wage data, aged to 2026.
The following occupation, experience, industry and career information describes the role nationally. For Oregon pay, use the state figures above and the state salary questions below.
Total cash compensation
Base salary plus target annual bonus. Target bonus opportunity scales with role level, so a higher base carries a higher target percentage.
Long-term incentive is not shown for this role. Equity awards are only disclosed publicly for the named executive officers of public companies, so no market figure exists for most jobs. See executive pay disclosures.
Typical entry preparation: Doctoral Degree and 5 or more years of related work experience, per O*NET occupational data. Advancement typically requires additional years in role.
Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCritical Thinking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Audiologist pay by experience level
Entry level$67,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$82,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$99,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$115,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$138,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+9.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
700
projected openings per year
Growing faster than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Audiologist salary by industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
8,140 workers
$98,500
Offices of Physicians
3,660 workers
$97,000
Offices of Other Health Practitioners
3,660 workers
$93,000
Hospitals
2,250 workers
$108,500
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
2,060 workers
$109,000
Hospitals, Privately Owned
1,970 workers
$107,500
Health and Personal Care Retailers
1,370 workers
$97,500
Health and Personal Care Retailers
1,370 workers
$97,500
Educational Services
1,290 workers
$103,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
900 workers
$103,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
Pay trend
National median annual wage, 2020 to 2025: $81,030 to $95,780.
+18.2% over this period
Medians as published each May in the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics national estimates. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS.
Pay by experience level
How annual pay for this occupation spreads from newcomers to the highest paid, aged to 2026.
Entry10th percentile
$67,000
Early career25th percentile
$82,000
Median50th percentile
$99,000
Experienced75th percentile
$115,000
Top earners90th percentile
$138,000
Bands are the 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages for this occupation nationally. Percentiles reflect the full mix of tenure, employer, and location, so they approximate but do not equal years of experience. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS national estimates.
Where this job pays most
Top-paying states for this occupation, average annual wage aged to 2026.
State averages for this occupation from the BLS OEWS state estimates. Cost of living differs by state; a higher wage does not always mean more buying power.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, O*NET occupational database.
Typical duties and FLSA status
Core duties
Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
Evaluate hearing and balance disorders to determine diagnoses and courses of treatment.
Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
FLSA classification (typical)
Typically Exempt · Professional, Administrative, or Executive exemption
Occupations in this SOC group are typically classified as Exempt when paid above the salary threshold, provided they satisfy the duties test for one of the FLSA exemption categories. Actual classification depends on the specific job duties, salary basis, and any applicable state or local rules. The current federal salary threshold for exemption is $684 per week ($35,568 per year), per the 2020 Department of Labor rule; the 2024 rule that would have raised the threshold was struck down by federal court in November 2024.
Pay outlook
Five-year pay outlook for this title
2026$101,000
2027$104,500
2028$108,000
2029$112,000
2030$116,000
2031$120,000
Projection assumes market wages keep rising about 3.5% a year, consistent with recent wage growth measured by the BLS Employment Cost Index. It reflects market movement for the title, not individual raises or promotions, which vary.
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Sources and assumptions
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Oregon salary questions
How much does a Audiologist make in Oregon?
The average base salary for a Audiologist in Oregon is $133,500 per year, or about $64.18 per hour, on WePayFairly's 2026 basis.
What is the median Audiologist salary in Oregon?
The median is $113,500 per year on the same 2026 basis. The median is the middle wage in the state distribution; the average is $133,500.
What is the typical Audiologist salary range in Oregon?
The 25th-to-75th-percentile range in Oregon is $102,000 to $136,500 per year on the 2026 basis. These percentiles describe the state wage distribution; individual pay varies by employer and experience.
How does Audiologist pay in Oregon compare with the national average?
The Oregon average of $133,500 is $32,500 (32.2%) above the national average of $101,000. Both figures use WePayFairly's 2026 basis.
Where do these Oregon salary figures come from?
The state figures come from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics state data. WePayFairly applies the same compounded market movement factor used elsewhere on this page to express the published figures on a 2026 basis. They are estimates, not a guarantee of a particular offer.
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