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Pierre, South Dakota

Audiologist Hearing Instrument Specialist

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

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Job Description

At Audiology Associates, patient care is the top priority. The practice fosters a supportive environment where professionals can focus on delivering exceptional care and building long-term patient relationships.

Known for their outstanding reputation in the community, Audiology Associates emphasizes patient education, empowerment, and achieving the best possible hearing outcomes.

Position Overview

Audiology Associates is seeking a dedicated, patient-centered Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist to join their reputable practice in Pierre, South Dakota.

This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a team that values education, personalized care, and adherence to audiology best practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations and diagnostics.
  • Educate patients on hearing health, device options, and maintenance.
  • Fit, program, and fine-tune hearing instruments using audiology best practices.
  • Provide ongoing follow-up care, including device troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Build meaningful relationships with patients to ensure trust and satisfaction.

Requirements

Audiologist: Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.) and eligibility for South Dakota licensure.

  • Hearing Instrument Specialist: State licensure as an HIS (or eligibility to obtain).
  • Strong commitment to patient care and education.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a patient-focused environment.

Benefits

  • Medical benefits (fully funded by the employer)
  • Generous paid time off, Sick time off, and Holidays
  • Paid Paternity Leave
  • Matching retirement plan

Licensure

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hearing Instrument FittingDevice ProgrammingInterpersonal Communication

Audiology Career Context

Of the 42 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 14% have no call, 88% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for South Dakota is 88.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $82k in an average-cost state. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in South Dakota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$65k–$80kAudiology median $95k (middle half $78k–$105k)265 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$82k in purchasing powerSouth Dakota index 88.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 14% no call · 88% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Audiology pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Staffing Proxy#6 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$73k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Audiologist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 11 employers
13
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
5
$110k-125k
1
$130k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

18 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
83%
Loan repayment
67%
Sign-on bonus
39%
Relocation assistance
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist - Towson, MD

CQ Partners · Towson, Maryland

$80k-$150k
#2

Clinical Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist

Healthcare Revenue Group · Tulsa, Oklahoma

$80k-$130k
#3

Audiologist,Clinical Specialist - Surg/Med Amb Care - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full-Time M-F 9AM-5PM

$83k-$125k
#4

Audiologist,Clinical Specialist - Surg/Med Amb Care - Mount Sinai Hospital - Full-Time M-F 9AM-5PM

$83k – $125k
+ 20 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Audiology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 598 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical benefits (fully funded by employer)
Generous paid time off
Sick time off
Holidays
Paid paternity leave
Matching retirement plan
Licensure reimbursement
Relocation assistance

Living in Pierre

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$273k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,354/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.