SOC 29-2092 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Hearing Aid Specialists — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Hearing Aid Specialists in Tampa, FL is $75,300 per year, 15.6% above the national median of $65,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Hearing Aid Specialists in Tampa, FL is $75,300 per year, 15.6% above the national median of $65,160. Half of workers earn between $62,920 and $80,680. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $46,750 and the ninetieth at $91,290.
Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $81,140. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 170th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,750 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $62,920 | −3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $75,300 | +15.6% |
| 75th | $80,680 | +23.8% |
| 90th | $91,290 | +40.1% |
| Mean | $72,390 | +11.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $81,140 | 100 | |
| 2 | North Port | $78,620 | 50 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $75,300 | 60 | |
| 4 | Miami | $64,430 | — | |
| 5 | Orlando | $62,170 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $75,300 buys what $72,824 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$75,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$72,824US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $75,300 a year, 15.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,750 to $91,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $81,140.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Hearing Aid Specialists in Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $75,300, or $36.20 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 Tampa, FL is 15.6% higher. 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $91,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,750 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Cape Coral, at $81,140 per year.
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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