In Kentucky, hearing aid specialists earn $62,920 at the median — $30.25 an hour. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $80K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Kentucky. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Hearing Aid Specialists salary percentiles in Kentucky: 10th percentile $37,220, 25th percentile $58,480, median $62,920, 75th percentile $75,700, 90th percentile $79,930. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level hearing aid specialists (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $63K. Top earners bring in $80K or more, a $43K spread from bottom to top.
How much do hearing aid specialists make in Kentucky?▼
The median is $62,920 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,220, and experienced hearing aid specialists can clear $79,930. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $63K enough to live in Kentucky?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,173/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,110/month, which eats 26.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a hearing aid specialists salary go in Kentucky?▼
Kentucky has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median hearing aid specialists salary is worth about $69,733 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do hearing aid specialists 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.
