Audiologist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Audiologists work with children and adults who suffer from hearing loss, tinnitus, or have problems with balance.

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Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
Maintain patient records at all stages, including initial and subsequent evaluation and treatment activities.
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Administer hearing tests and examine patients to collect information on type and degree of impairment, using specialized instruments and electronic equipment.
Fit, dispense, and repair assistive devices, such as hearing aids.
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.
Program and monitor cochlear implants to fit the needs of patients.
Counsel and instruct patients and their families in techniques to improve hearing and communication related to hearing loss.
Refer patients to additional medical or educational services, if needed.
Monitor patients' progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Educate and supervise audiology students and health care personnel.
Instruct patients, parents, teachers, or employers in communication strategies to maximize effective receptive communication.
Recommend assistive devices according to patients' needs or nature of impairments.
Participate in conferences or training to update or share knowledge of new hearing or balance disorder treatment methods or technologies.
Plan and conduct treatment programs for patients' hearing or balance problems, consulting with educators, physicians, nurses, psychologists, speech-language pathologists, and other health care personnel, as necessary.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to assess and rehabilitate recipients of implanted hearing devices through auditory training and counseling.
Advise educators or other medical staff on hearing or balance topics.
Provide information to the public on hearing or balance topics.
Examine and clean patients' ear canals.
Engage in marketing activities, such as developing marketing plans, to promote business for private practices.
Perform administrative tasks, such as managing office functions and finances.
Measure noise levels in workplaces and conduct hearing conservation programs in industry, military, schools, and communities.
Develop and supervise hearing screening programs.
Conduct or direct research on hearing or balance topics and report findings to help in the development of procedures, technology, or treatments.

Average salary
29,310 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Audiologist

29,310 GBP

Average salary for full-time Audiologist

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Salary over time for Audiologist

Salary for this role has increased over time

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29,871 GBP
32,334 GBP
32,763 GBP
33,669 GBP
29,310 GBP
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Future outlook for Audiologists

Balanced outlook

5 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

49% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Audiologist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

77% of people in this role have a Doctoral degree
17% of people in this role have a Master's degree
3% of people in this role have a Professional degree

You'll need:

customer service skills
sensitivity and understanding
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
thinking and reasoning skills
excellent verbal communication skills
knowledge of psychology
counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
the ability to work well with others
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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