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Careers / Hearing Aid Specialists

Job Description


	Select and fit hearing aids for customers. Administer and interpret tests of hearing. Assess hearing instrument efficacy. Take ear impressions and prepare, design, and modify ear molds.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.

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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Hearing Aid Specialists
Offices of Other Health Practitioners	1,210
Offices of Physicians	460
Other Ambulatory Health Care Services	280
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	210
Outpatient Care Centers	80
Elementary and Secondary Schools	70
Local Government, excluding schools and hospitals (OES Designation)	50
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	0
Health and Personal Care Stores	0

Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Hearing Aid Specialists
Average Annual Salary	$55,650
Average Hourly Wage	$26.75
Total Employment	7,680

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