Career Paths From Audiologists

Possible next moves, computed from skill overlap, O*NET occupational relatedness, preparation level, education, and pay — not a record of people who actually made these moves.

Nurse PractitionersLateral Move87.3% skill match
Audiologists and Nurse Practitioners share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Nurse Practitioners sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 38% higher.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$132,300
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Nurse AnesthetistsLateral Move95.6% skill match
Audiologists and Nurse Anesthetists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (96% match). Nurse Anesthetists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 147% higher.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$236,590
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Oral and Maxillofacial SurgeonsLateral Move91.1% skill match
Audiologists and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons share a similar Transferable Skills profile (91% match). Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 268% higher.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$352,220
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
ProsthodontistsLateral Move89.2% skill match
Audiologists and Prosthodontists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Prosthodontists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 225% higher.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$311,180
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Orthotists and ProsthetistsLateral Move89.5% skill match
Audiologists and Orthotists and Prosthetists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Orthotists and Prosthetists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 15% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$81,110
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Athletic TrainersLateral Move88% skill match
Audiologists and Athletic Trainers share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Athletic Trainers sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 35% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$62,520
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Physical Therapist AssistantsCareer Change92.3% skill match
Audiologists and Physical Therapist Assistants share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Physical Therapist Assistants is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 29% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$68,380
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Respiratory TherapistsLateral Move91.8% skill match
Audiologists and Respiratory Therapists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (92% match). Respiratory Therapists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 14% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$82,280
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Dental HygienistsLateral Move88.2% skill match
Audiologists and Dental Hygienists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Dental Hygienists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5).
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$98,100
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsLateral Move87.4% skill match
Audiologists and Nuclear Medicine Technologists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (87% match). Nuclear Medicine Technologists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 6% higher.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$101,370
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Forensic Science TechniciansCareer Change89.5% skill match
Audiologists and Forensic Science Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Forensic Science Technicians is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 25% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$72,060
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
OptometristsLateral Move0% skill match
Audiologists and Optometrists share a similar Transferable Skills profile (0% match). Optometrists sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Median salary is about 43% higher.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$136,570
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
5
Fish and Game WardensCareer Change89.2% skill match
Audiologists and Fish and Game Wardens share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Fish and Game Wardens is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (4 vs 5). Median salary is about 23% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$74,060
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
4
Occupational Therapy AidesCareer Change89.3% skill match
Audiologists and Occupational Therapy Aides share a similar Transferable Skills profile (89% match). Occupational Therapy Aides is in a different occupational field, but draws on much of the same underlying skill set. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 59% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$39,160
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3
Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansLateral Move88.1% skill match
Audiologists and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians share a similar Transferable Skills profile (88% match). Veterinary Technologists and Technicians sits at a similar preparation level, so this would be more of a lateral move. Job Zone is lower (3 vs 5). Median salary is about 51% lower.
Current median salary
$95,780
Target median salary
$47,380
Current Job Zone
5
Target Job Zone
3

Computed from O*NET Transferable Skills, occupational relatedness and Job Zone data, plus BLS wage and projections data. Categories (Advancement / Lateral Move / Career Change) are derived algorithmically, not self-reported career histories.