Hearing Aid Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $63,320 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $32,250
90th percentile $78,460
Employed locally 70
National median $61,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,250
    25th
    $62,420
    50th (median)
    $63,320
    75th
    $73,250
    90th
    $78,460

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Hearing Aid Specialists salary vs area income 75% Median Hearing Aid Specialists salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Hearing Aid Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Urban Honolulu, HI $97,640
    Hawaii $91,000
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $82,990
    New York $80,710
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $80,050
    New Mexico $79,930

    Nearby metros — Hearing Aid Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $78,830
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $74,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,590
    Virginia $71,450
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $68,040
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,090

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Hearing Aid Specialists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Hearing Aid Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.27 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Hearing Aid Specialists salaries?

    The median Hearing Aid Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 2.9% above the national median of $61,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Hearing Aid Specialists in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Hearing Aid Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $32,250 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,420.