Audiologist salary in California
What audiologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$114,910$55.25 per hour
vs U.S.+20%U.S. median $95,780
Middle half earn$74,090 – $139,080Top 10%: $158,640+
Jobs1,7401.09× the U.S. concentration
Audiologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $128,110 | $61.59 | 520 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $83,200 | $40.00 | 390 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $132,390 | $63.65 | 220 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $133,910 | $64.38 | 70 |
| Fresno, CA | $117,580 | $56.53 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $97,300 | $46.78 | – |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $134,990 | $64.90 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Audiologist pay in similar states
New Jersey · $119,230 North Dakota · $118,750 Alaska · $114,170 Hawaii · $113,850 Connecticut · $113,180 Oregon · $109,560
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an audiologist make in California?
Audiologists in California earned a median of $114,910 a year ($55.25 an hour) in May 2025, 20% more than the national median of $95,780. The middle half earned $74,090 to $139,080.
Where in California do audiologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA at $134,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.