Compensation Survey

2005 Compensation & Benefits Survey

The American Academy of Audiology conducted its fifth annual Compensation and Benefits Survey in 2005. The response from members was 31% with 77% being women and 23% being men.

The 2005 results contain several interesting findings. The data still show significant differences in the salary between male and female audiologists. Men on average receive 29% higher salaries than women.

The 2005 survey also contains compensation data for Au.D. degree holders (both four-year and distance-learning). The results show that audiologists with a distance-learning Au.D. receive significantly more compensation than audiologists holding a four-year Au.D. Both sources of Au.D degree normally receive more than masters-degreed audiologists after the first three years of experience.

The results from The Academy's 2005 Compensation and Benefits Survey also support the position that audiologists' salaries are steadily increasing annually. There was over a 9% increase in the average salary from 2000 to 2001. There was a 3% increase in the average salary from 2001 to 2002. There was a 4.45% increase in 2004 over the 2002 survey. In 2005 there was 7.45% increase in average salary over 2004.

Members of the American Academy of Audiology can view a full report of the survey (PDF, 354 KB) for more detailed information. If you are not a member, the report can be purchased for $100 by contacting Vanessa Scherstrom, Membership Benefits Coordinator by phone at 800-222-2336 x1044 or by e-mail.