SOC 29-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hearing Aid Specialists — Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
At $36,550, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Hearing Aid Specialists, 43.9% beneath the national figure of $65,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,550, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Hearing Aid Specialists, 43.9% beneath the national figure of $65,160. Pay ranges from under $33,610 at the tenth percentile to more than $66,350 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $33,610 to $37,530.
Of the 353 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 305th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,610 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $33,610 | −48.4% |
| Median (50th) | $36,550 | −43.9% |
| 75th | $37,530 | −42.4% |
| 90th | $66,350 | +1.8% |
| Mean | $41,440 | −36.4% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Spartanburg run 6.3% below the national average, so the median of $36,550 goes as far as $39,007 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 40.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,550as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,007US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,550 a year, 43.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $33,610 to $66,350 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hearing Aid Specialists in Spartanburg, SC?
The median annual wage is $36,550, or $17.57 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $65,160, so pay in Spartanburg, SC is 43.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Spartanburg, SC earns more than $66,350 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $33,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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