Summary: The U.S. News & World Report has ranked hearing aid specialist as a top career for 2025, highlighting its accessibility and high demand.
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The International Hearing Society announced that the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) January 14 edition once again ranked hearing aid specialist as a best job for 2025, based on their findings from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and in-house reporting.
Hearing aid specialist ranked No. 8 in Best Jobs Without A College Degree category. The January report examined the same collection of jobs that were considered for the 2024 rankings, which included jobs with the largest number and percentage of projected openings from 2023 to 2033, as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The hearing aid specialist profession made several top rankings in the report:
The International Hearing Society (IHS), a professional association dedicated to the support, education, and advancement of hearing healthcare professionals, is primed to meet the increasing demand for this important profession.
“I am so pleased to see Hearing Aid Specialist on so many of the 2025 USNWR Top Career Rankings,” says IHS President Michael Andreozzi, BS, BC-HIS. “The demand for hearing healthcare professionals is growing at an astounding rate. Hearing Aid Specialists fill a vital role in helping people assess their hearing ability and navigate the many options on the market to address their hearing health. I encourage caring individuals who may be looking for a profession where they can help people, be involved with the latest technology, and earn a viable income, to consider this unique and rewarding profession of Hearing Aid Specialist.”
“The opportunities are vast for individuals considering a new career as a hearing aid specialist,” says Executive Director of International Hearing Society Alissa Parady. “Not only is the demand for qualified professionals high, but accessibility to the profession makes this a fantastic choice for someone who may be looking for an alternative to a four-year program or is looking to make a career switch. Even more, the work is so meaningful, for both the provider and the patient. Helping an individual reconnect with their loved ones, improve their health outcomes, and stay connected at work, provides high levels of job satisfaction.”
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