Audiology positions are on the rise. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), job growth for audiology is expected to grow by 11% from 2023 to 2033—a much faster rate than the average for all occupations.
According to the 2024 ASHA Member and Affiliate Profile, ASHA represents more than 241,000 members, certificate holders, and affiliates—with 14, 177 identifying as audiologists.
The demand for audiologists will continue to increase as the population and life expectancy grow, and the survival rates of infants, trauma victims, and stroke victims improve. Find out more: About Audiology Careers
There are job opportunities for audiologists in a variety of settings, including academia and industry. A few of the more common settings are listed below:
Audiologists are employed in health care settings, including nonresidential health care facilities, in hospitals, and in residential health care facilities. Practitioners in this setting may work with adults, children, and new borns.
Employment in educational services will increase along with growth in elementary and secondary school enrollments, including the enrollment of special education students. Federal law guarantees special education and related services to all eligible children with disabilities.
Greater awareness of the importance of early identification and diagnosis of hearing disorders in infants will increase employment. Most states now require that all newborns be screened for hearing loss and receive appropriate early intervention services.
The number of audiologists in private practice will rise with increasing demand for direct services to individuals, as well as increasing use of contract services by hospitals, schools, and nursing care facilities.
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