Jobs Similar to Hearing Aid Specialists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to hearing aid specialists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Audiologists, Dental Assistants and Ophthalmic Medical Technicians.
Hearing Aid Specialists: $65,160 median pay · usual preparation: Training or associate.
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. Hearing Aid Specialists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Audiologists | 80% | $95,780+47% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Dental Assistants | 78% | $48,070−26% | Training or associate |
| 3 | Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSame group | 73% | $45,570−30% | Training or associate |
| 4 | Dental Hygienists | 73% | $98,100+51% | Training or associate |
| 5 | Physical Therapist Assistants | 72% | $68,380+5% | Training or associate |
| 6 | Acupuncturists | 72% | $76,040+17% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Orthotists and ProsthetistsSame group | 71% | $81,110+24% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Medical Assistants | 71% | $45,690−30% | Training or associate |
| 9 | Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsSame group | 70% | $50,290Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 10 | Optometrists | 70% | $136,570+110% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Chiropractors | 69% | $79,200+22% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Radiologists | 69% | $420,860+546% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Allergists and Immunologists | 69% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsSame group | 69% | $50,290Broader BLS group · not compared | Training or associate |
| 15 | Dermatologists | 69% | $328,730+404% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Naturopathic Physicians | 69% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Physical Therapist Aides | 69% | $35,240−46% | High school |
| 18 | Prosthodontists | 69% | $311,180+378% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | General Internal Medicine Physicians | 69% | $256,560+294% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Urologists | 69% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Audiologists
80% similar · $95,780 (+47%) · Graduate degree
- 2Dental Assistants
78% similar · $48,070 (−26%) · Training or associate
- 3Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
73% similar · $45,570 (−30%) · Training or associate · Same group
- 4Dental Hygienists
73% similar · $98,100 (+51%) · Training or associate
- 5Physical Therapist Assistants
72% similar · $68,380 (+5%) · Training or associate
- 6Acupuncturists
72% similar · $76,040 (+17%) · Graduate degree
- 7Orthotists and Prosthetists
71% similar · $81,110 (+24%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Medical Assistants
71% similar · $45,690 (−30%) · Training or associate
- 9Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
70% similar · $50,290 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 10Optometrists
70% similar · $136,570 (+110%) · Graduate degree
- 11Chiropractors
69% similar · $79,200 (+22%) · Graduate degree
- 12Radiologists
69% similar · $420,860 (+546%) · Graduate degree
- 13Allergists and Immunologists
69% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 14Neurodiagnostic Technologists
69% similar · $50,290 (broader group) · Training or associate · Same group
- 15Dermatologists
69% similar · $328,730 (+404%) · Graduate degree
- 16Naturopathic Physicians
69% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 17Physical Therapist Aides
69% similar · $35,240 (−46%) · High school
- 18Prosthodontists
69% similar · $311,180 (+378%) · Graduate degree
- 19General Internal Medicine Physicians
69% similar · $256,560 (+294%) · Graduate degree
- 20Urologists
69% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree
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
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Questions about jobs like hearing aid specialists
What jobs are most similar to hearing aid specialists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Audiologists (80% similar), Dental Assistants (78% similar), Ophthalmic Medical Technicians (73% similar), Dental Hygienists (73% similar) and Physical Therapist Assistants (72% similar).
Which jobs like hearing aid specialists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Radiologists ($420,860, +546%; usually a graduate degree), Dermatologists ($328,730, +404%; usually a graduate degree) and Prosthodontists ($311,180, +378%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with hearing aid specialists ($65,160). Without more preparation than hearing aid specialists usually need: Dental Hygienists and Physical Therapist Assistants.
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.