Audiologist Working Conditions

Audiologists held about 13,600 jobs in 2018. The industries that employed the most audiologists were as follows:

• Offices of physicians: 29%
• Offices of physical, occupational and speech therapists, and audiologists: 27%
• Hospitals; state, local, and private: 15%
• Educational services; state, local, and private: 10%

Some audiologists travel between multiple facilities. Audiologists work closely with registered nurses, audiology assistants (a type of medical assistant), and other healthcare workers.

Most audiologists work full time and some work more than 40 hours per week. Some work weekends and evenings to meet patients’ needs. Those who work on a contract basis may spend time traveling between facilities. For example, an audiologist who is contracted by a school system may have to travel between different schools to provide services.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook

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