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Audiologists

Healthcaremediumaugment
Projected change (est.): ~+11%
Median Wage (est.): ~$87,740
Employment (est.): ~15K

Overall Exposure

30+8

2025 vs 2023

Theoretical Exposure

40

What AI could do

Observed Exposure

16

What AI actually does

Automation Risk Score

21

Displacement risk

3-Year Outlook (2025 → 2028)

Projected changes in AI automation metrics over the next 3 years based on estimated data.

Overall Exposure

3041
+11

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Theoretical Exposure

4054
+14

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Observed Exposure

1624
+8

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Automation Risk

2129
+8

2025 → 2028 (estimated)

Exposure Metrics (2023 - 2028)

Task Breakdown

Analyze audiometric test data
55%β 0.5
Fit and program hearing devices
30%β 0.5
Document patient records
70%β 1
Counsel patients and families
15%β 0

About This Occupation

If you work as an Audiologist, AI is beginning to influence your profession. With an automation risk of 21/100 and overall exposure at 30%, this role faces medium transformation. The highest-impact area is document patient records at 70% automation, while core clinical tasks like counseling patients remain largely human. This is classified as an 'augment' role. BLS projects +11% growth through 2034, driven by an aging population. AI-powered hearing diagnostics and automated fitting algorithms are enhancing clinical precision.

ISCO-08 classification

Unit group 2266ILO official

Audiologists and Speech Therapists

Definition

ILO original text (English)

Audiologists and speech therapists evaluate, manage and treat physical disorders affecting human hearing, speech, communication and swallowing. They prescribe corrective devices or rehabilitative therapies for hearing loss, speech disorders, and related sensory and neural problems and provide counselling on hearing safety and communication performance.

Definition & vocabulary source

Source: International Labour Organization (ILO) — ISCO-08 Structure

License: ILO CC BY 4.0

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Official occupational information

  • ONET29-1127.00

    Speech-Language Pathologists

    Assess and treat persons with speech, language, voice, and fluency disorders. May select alternative communication systems and teach their use. May perform research related to speech and language problems.

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  • ONET29-1181.00

    Audiologists

    Assess and treat persons with hearing and related disorders. May fit hearing aids and provide auditory training. May perform research related to hearing problems.

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Source: O*NET 30.2, U.S. DOL/ETA

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Frequently Asked Questions

With an automation risk score of 21%, Audiologists has a low risk of AI replacement. Most tasks in this role require skills that are difficult for AI to replicate, such as complex decision-making, physical dexterity, or deep interpersonal interaction. AI is more likely to serve as a supportive tool.

Our estimated AI automation risk score for Audiologists is 21% for 2025. Estimated overall AI exposure is 30%, with 40% theoretical exposure and 16% observed exposure. The estimated risk trend from 2023 to 2025 is +6 points. All of these are model-generated estimates, not measurements.

The tasks with the highest automation potential for Audiologists are: Document patient records (70%), Analyze audiometric test data (55%), Fit and program hearing devices (30%). These rates are our own estimates of how much of each task current AI systems can handle. They are not measurements and are not taken from any external dataset.

We estimate a +11% employment change for Audiologists between 2024 and 2034. This is our own estimate, not a figure published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Combined with an estimated overall AI exposure of 30%, this occupation faces both traditional labor market shifts and AI-driven transformation. Workers should monitor both employment trends and AI capability growth.

Since AI primarily augments capabilities in this role, professionals in Audiologists should embrace AI as a productivity multiplier. Focus on learning to use AI tools effectively, developing higher-order analytical and creative skills, and positioning yourself as someone who can leverage AI to deliver greater value.

Recent AI Impact Changes

Mar 2026: New evergreen blog post: Will AI Replace Audiologists?

[Source: AI Changing Work Blog]