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Occupational Summary for Audiologists (29-1121)
Oregon Statewide

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Description: Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 178 242 6 5 12
Current Job Openings
There are no openings for this occupation.
Wages
Region ----- 2009 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual
Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $32.76 $66,633 $24.25 - 39.18
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries 178
Health Care and Social Assistance 148
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Speech And Language Pathologists 64%
Therapists, All Other 41%
Occupational Therapists 39%
Health Diagnosing And Treating Practitioners, All Other 38%
Recreational Therapists 36%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have a master's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a doctorate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.