Hearing Aid Specialists vs. Registered Nurses: Who Earns More?
Registered Nurses out-earn Hearing Aid Specialists by $32K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Hearing Aid Specialists land at $65,160 and Registered Nurses at $97,550. The education gap is real: hearing aid specialist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while registered nurse programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Hearing Aid Specialists is New York ($82,990); for Registered Nurses it's California ($140,270).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Hearing Aid Specialists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Hearing Aid Specialists or Registered Nurses?
Registered Nurses earn more nationally. The median is $65,160 for Hearing Aid Specialists versus $97,550 for Registered Nurses, a difference of $32K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Hearing Aid Specialists or Registered Nurses?
Hearing Aid Specialists has the better 10-year outlook at 18.4% projected growth, compared to 4.9% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Hearing Aid Specialists or Registered Nurses?
Hearing Aid Specialists typically requires bachelor's degree. Registered Nurses requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Hearing Aid Specialists get paid the most?
New York is the top-paying state for Hearing Aid Specialists at $82,990/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Hearing Aid Specialists vs. Registered Nurses pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In New York, Hearing Aid Specialists earn $82,990 vs. $109,440 for Registered Nurses. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.