Audiologists Salary
The median pay for a audiologists in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA is $134,990/year ($64.9/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $75K at the entry level to $165K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 106.67), so that salary is closer to $126,549 in real purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $2,255/month, or 28.3% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $135K get you in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom’s Regional Price Parity (106.67). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom sits well above the national pay line for audiologists, local pay runs about 41% higher than the U.S. median of $96K. Rent runs $2,255/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 28.7% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost-of-living overall is 7% above the national average (BEA RPP 106.67), so groceries and services cost more too. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for audiologists in metros near Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $97K | $91K |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128K | $113K |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $83K | $74K |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $132K | $115K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
Entry-level audiologists (10th percentile) start around $75K. Mid-career wages sit at $135K. Top earners bring in $165K or more, a $90K spread from bottom to top.
Audiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $133K | +39% | N/A |
| New Jersey | $119K | +24% | 210 |
| North Dakota | $119K | +24% | 40 |
| California | $115K | +20% | 1,740 |
| Alaska | $114K | +19% | N/A |
| Hawaii | $114K | +19% | 90 |
| Connecticut | $113K | +18% | 70 |
| Oregon | $110K | +14% | 140 |
| Washington | $109K | +13% | 320 |
| New Hampshire | $106K | +10% | 50 |
| Utah | $104K | +9% | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $104K | +9% | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $103K | +7% | 280 |
| District of Columbia | $103K | +7% | 40 |
| Colorado | $102K | +7% | 430 |
| Minnesota | $102K | +7% | 290 |
| Maine | $102K | +7% | 60 |
| Vermont | $102K | +6% | N/A |
| New York | $101K | +5% | 690 |
| Missouri | $99K | +4% | 220 |
| Georgia | $98K | +3% | 470 |
| Michigan | $98K | +2% | 250 |
| Nebraska | $97K | +2% | 90 |
| Kansas | $97K | +2% | 200 |
| Iowa | $97K | +1% | 270 |
| Arkansas | $97K | +1% | 110 |
| Idaho | $95K | -1% | 200 |
| Texas | $94K | -2% | 1,020 |
| Illinois | $94K | -2% | 330 |
| Florida | $93K | -2% | 700 |
| Kentucky | $93K | -3% | 90 |
| Maryland | $91K | -5% | 160 |
| South Dakota | $91K | -5% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $91K | -5% | 270 |
| Indiana | $90K | -6% | 410 |
| Pennsylvania | $89K | -7% | 460 |
| North Carolina | $89K | -7% | 450 |
| Montana | $87K | -9% | 60 |
| Alabama | $86K | -10% | 190 |
| Delaware | $86K | -11% | 70 |
| Arizona | $83K | -13% | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83K | -13% | 80 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -14% | 200 |
| Ohio | $81K | -15% | 1,230 |
| Mississippi | $81K | -16% | N/A |
| Virginia | $80K | -16% | 260 |
| West Virginia | $80K | -16% | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $77K | -20% | 210 |
| Louisiana | $75K | -21% | 140 |
Showing 1–10 of 49 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a audiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Yes — at the median salary of $135K, rent takes 28.7% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $2,255/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for audiologists in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new audiologists typically earn — is $75K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,519/month. At HUD’s $2,255/month FMR, rent would take 50% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is audiologist a high-paying job in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Local pay is 41% above the national median — $135K here vs. $96K nationally. Keep in mind cost of living here is 7% above the national average, which offsets some of that premium.
How does Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom compare to the national average for audiologists?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom pays $135K median vs. the U.S. average of $96K — that’s +41%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 106.67), the purchasing-power equivalent is $127K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do audiologists make in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?
The median is $134,990 a year, that works out to about $65 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $75,310, and experienced audiologists can clear $164,840. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $135K enough to live in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,861/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,255/month, which eats 28.7% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a audiologists salary go in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has a Regional Price Parity of 106.67 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median audiologists salary is worth about $126,549 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do audiologists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.