Audiologists Salary
The median pay for a audiologists in Syracuse, NY is $83,800/year ($40.29/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $78K at the entry level to $111K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 95.74), that's roughly $87,529 in purchasing power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,392/month, or 26.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $84K get you in Syracuse?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Syracuse’s Regional Price Parity (95.74). 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 Syracuse
Pay for audiologists in Syracuse runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $96K. Rent runs $1,392/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.4% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Cost of living (RPP 95.74) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for audiologists in metros near Syracuse, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $115K | $102K |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $77K | $80K |
| Rochester | $94K | $97K |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $97K | $98K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Syracuse, NY
Entry-level audiologists (10th percentile) start around $78K. Mid-career wages sit at $84K. Top earners bring in $111K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Audiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Audiologists salary in all states
| 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
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 Syracuse?
Yes — at the median salary of $84K, rent takes 26.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,392/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for audiologists in Syracuse?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new audiologists typically earn — is $78K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,652/month. At HUD’s $1,392/month FMR, rent would take 30% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is audiologist a high-paying job in Syracuse?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $84K here vs. $96K nationally.
How does Syracuse compare to the national average for audiologists?
Syracuse pays $84K median vs. the U.S. average of $96K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.74), the purchasing-power equivalent is $88K — below the national median.
How much do audiologists make in Syracuse, NY?
The median is $83,800 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $77,530, and experienced audiologists can clear $110,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $84K enough to live in Syracuse?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,278/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,392/month, which eats 26.4% 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 Syracuse?
Syracuse has a Regional Price Parity of 95.74 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median audiologists salary is worth about $87,529 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.