SOC 29-2092
Hearing Aid Specialists
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ32/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ10,580
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$62K
$37K โ $91K
Projected Growth
๐+18.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค74/100
High exposure
๐ก Hearing Aid Specialists face a risk score of 32/100 โ 12 points below the national average of 44. With 74/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $62K ($15K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 32/100, Hearing Aid Specialists faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-powered research and literature review tools are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 10,580 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Hearing Aid Specialists?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
AI-powered research and literature review tools
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
AI-assisted diagnostic imaging reducing radiologist workload
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Ethical decision-making in end-of-life situations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Train clients to use hearing aids or other augmentative communication devices.
Counsel patients and families on communication strategies and the effects of hearing loss.
Select and administer tests to evaluate hearing or related disabilities.
Administer basic hearing tests including air conduction, bone conduction, or speech audiometry tests.
Maintain or repair hearing aids or other communication devices.
๐ป Technology Skills
Medical software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
Electronic mail software
Presentation software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
Sales and Marketing
Therapy and Counseling
Medicine and Dentistry
Computers and Electronics
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 83% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 76% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 83% |