Jobs Similar to Audiologists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to audiologists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are General Internal Medicine Physicians, Hearing Aid Specialists and Optometrists.
Audiologists: $95,780 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Audiologists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 80% | $256,560+168% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Hearing Aid Specialists | 80% | $65,160−32% | Training or associate |
| 3 | OptometristsSame group | 79% | $136,570+43% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 79% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 5 | AcupuncturistsSame group | 79% | $76,040−21% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 79% | $244,180+155% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 78% | $210,040+119% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Physical TherapistsSame group | 78% | $102,760+7% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 78% | $132,300+38% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 78% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 77% | $292,910+206% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | UrologistsSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Neuropsychologists | 77% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | PodiatristsSame group | 77% | $160,300+67% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | HospitalistsSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Sports Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 77% | $135,880+42% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | DermatologistsSame group | 77% | $328,730+243% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsSame group | 77% | $352,220+268% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 77% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1General Internal Medicine Physicians
80% similar · $256,560 (+168%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Hearing Aid Specialists
80% similar · $65,160 (−32%) · Training or associate
- 3Optometrists
79% similar · $136,570 (+43%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Naturopathic Physicians
79% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Acupuncturists
79% similar · $76,040 (−21%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Family Medicine Physicians
79% similar · $244,180 (+155%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Pediatricians, General
78% similar · $210,040 (+119%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Physical Therapists
78% similar · $102,760 (+7%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Nurse Practitioners
78% similar · $132,300 (+38%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
78% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Obstetricians and Gynecologists
77% similar · $292,910 (+206%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Urologists
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Neuropsychologists
77% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 14Podiatrists
77% similar · $160,300 (+67%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Hospitalists
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Sports Medicine Physicians
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Physician Assistants
77% similar · $135,880 (+42%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Dermatologists
77% similar · $328,730 (+243%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 19Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
77% similar · $352,220 (+268%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Allergists and Immunologists
77% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than audiologists.
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons77% similar · $352,220 (+268%)
- Dermatologists77% similar · $328,730 (+243%)
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists77% similar · $292,910 (+206%)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians80% similar · $256,560 (+168%)
- Family Medicine Physicians79% similar · $244,180 (+155%)
- Pediatricians, General78% similar · $210,040 (+119%)
Similar jobs that need less preparation
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for audiologists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where audiologists is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
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- Midwives (75)
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- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (72)
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (72)
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists (71)
Questions about jobs like audiologists
What jobs are most similar to audiologists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are General Internal Medicine Physicians (80% similar), Hearing Aid Specialists (80% similar), Optometrists (79% similar), Naturopathic Physicians (79% similar) and Acupuncturists (79% similar).
Which jobs like audiologists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons ($352,220, +268%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +243%; usually a graduate degree) and Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($292,910, +206%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with audiologists ($95,780). Without more preparation than audiologists usually need: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dermatologists and Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.