Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist - Private Practice
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Job Description
This well-established private practice in Rio Rancho, NM is seeking a full-time Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist to join their busy and highly respected team. This is a referral-driven office with a strong reputation for patient care, education, and ethical practices. The practice has been serving the community for over 25 years and continues to grow under dedicated leadership.
Position Highlights
- Comprehensive diagnostic audiology
- Tinnitus management
- Cochlear implant support
- Pediatric care (5–10%)
- Hearing aid fittings
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus commission
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 3% employer match
- Relocation assistance negotiable
Why Rio Rancho?
- Suburban lifestyle with wide-open spaces and stunning desert views.
- Lower cost of living than many Southwest metro areas.
- Easy 20–30 minute commute to Albuquerque.
- Abundant sunshine and beautiful Sandia Mountain sunsets.
- Quiet, family-friendly community with modern amenities.
The practice is looking for a provider with a growth mindset – someone who is motivated, collaborative, and excited to both deliver excellent care and help support the continued growth of the office.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive diagnostic audiology, tinnitus management, and hearing aid fittings for a diverse patient base. Support cochlear implants and provide pediatric care for approximately 5-10% of the caseload.
Requirements
The candidate must be a qualified Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist. A growth mindset, collaborative nature, and motivation to support office growth are required.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist - Private Practice at Hearing Healthcare Recruiters a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Audiology — ranked against 611 active Audiology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Audiology Career Context
Of the 50 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 12% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in audiology | ranked against 611 Audiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Audiology median $130k (middle half $94k–$130k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | New Mexico index 92.2 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Audiology listings in New Mexico | 17 active | 650 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 8% remote · 12% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment686 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Audiology listings | 192 in the last 30 days | 105 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Audiology pay trend | −3.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 611 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Benefits & Perks
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Living in Rio Rancho
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $343k
- Typical market rent
- $1,867/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.