2006 Compensation & Benefits Report
The American Academy of Audiology conducted its sixth annual Compensation and Benefits Survey in 2006. The response from members was 31% with 77.5% being women and 22.5% being men.
The 2006 results contain several interesting findings. The data still show significant differences in the salary between male and female audiologists. Men on average receive 25% higher salaries than women. In 2005 Men received 29% higher salaries than women.
The 2006 survey also contains compensation data for AuD degree holders (both four-year and distance-learning). The results show that audiologists with a distance-learning AuD receive significantly more compensation than audiologists holding a four-year AuD. Both sources of AuD degree normally receive more than masters-degreed audiologists after the first three years of experience.
The results from The Academy's 2006 Compensation and Benefits Survey also support the position that audiologists' salaries are steadily increasing annually. There was over a 9% increase in the average salary from 2000 to 2001. There was a 3% increase in the average salary from 2001 to 2002. There was a 4.45% increase in 2004 over the 2002 survey. In 2005 there was 7.45% increase in average salary over 2004. In 2006 there was a 5.72% in average salary over 2005.
Members of the American Academy of Audiology can view a full report of the survey for more detailed information. Click here to access the report. If you are not a member, the report can be purchased for $100 by contacting Vanessa Scherstrom, Membership Benefits Coordinator by phone at 800-222-2336 x1044 or by e-mail.
View the 2006 Compensation & Benefits Report.