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Harbor Audiology
Tacoma, Washington

Audiologist

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$100k-$150k

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Advance Your Career in Vibrant Tacoma, Washington!

Are you ready to build a meaningful career helping people reconnect with the world around them? At Harbor Audiology, we are looking for a patient-focused Audiologist to join our growing practice in Tacoma, WA—a thriving city that blends urban culture, stunning waterfront views, and access to some of the Pacific Northwest’s best outdoor experiences.

Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or a new graduate, we want to meet you! We offer clinical autonomy, a supportive team, and a compensation package designed to help you grow—personally and professionally.

What Sets Us Apart

For over 25 years, Harbor Audiology has been committed to delivering exceptional, individualized hearing care. Our approach goes beyond treating hearing loss—we support the entire communication network, including patients’ families and loved ones. We combine best practices, the latest hearing technology, and a compassionate, educational approach to care that truly transforms lives.

What You’ll Do

  • As a key member of our Tacoma team, you'll have the opportunity to work independently while enjoying full support from our clinical and administrative staff. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
  • Conducting hearing evaluations for patients ages 18 and up
  • Performing tympanometry and earmold impressions
  • Educating patients and families on hearing health and treatment options
  • Recommending, fitting, and programming hearing aids using Real Ear Measurement (REM)
  • Providing follow-up care, adjustments, and long-term patient support
  • Counseling patients on communication strategies and hearing device use
  • Documenting visits and coordinating care with referring physicians
  • Participating in community outreach events, health fairs, and educational seminars
  • Upholding HIPAA and patient confidentiality standards
  • What We’re Looking For

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is

  • Patient-focused, empathetic, and an excellent communicator
  • Committed to best practices and high clinical standards
  • Skilled in both diagnostics and hearing aid dispensing
  • Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
  • Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Qualifications

  • Doctorate in Audiology (Au. D.)
  • Active or eligible Washington State Dispensing License
  • Sales experience is a plus, but not required
  • New grads welcome—we’ll mentor and support your growth!

Compensation & Benefits

  • We offer a competitive total compensation package, including:
  • Base salary + commission structure starting at $100,000+ per year
  • Paid time off + paid holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Continuing Education and Professional Development Support

The chance to live and work in Tacoma — A dynamic city with a rich arts and culture scene, Tacoma offers something for everyone: museums, parks, theaters, waterfront living, and quick access to Mount Rainier and Puget Sound. It’s an ideal location for professionals seeking both career growth and a vibrant lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest.

If you’re ready to grow your audiology career with a respected private practice that values quality care and work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

The audiologist will conduct hearing evaluations, perform tympanometry, and manage the fitting and programming of hearing aids. They will also provide patient counseling, document clinical visits, and coordinate care with referring physicians.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hearing aid programmingClinical documentationHearing health educationDiagnostic testing

Audiology Career Context

Of the 40 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $117k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$125k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Audiologist Jobs

20 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution20 jobs · 12 employers

4
<$110k
9
$110k-140k
2
$140k-170k
5
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
CME allowance
46% this job
Loan repayment
38%
Sign-on bonus
23%
PSLF eligible
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Audiologist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$129k-$180k
#2

Audiologist II, Burlingame

Sutter Health · Burlingame, California

$129k-$180k
#3

Audiologist II, Palo Alto

$129k-$180k
#4

Audiologist II, Santa Clara

$129k-$180k
+ 18 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 585 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Tacoma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$488k≈ 4.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,740/mo≈ 21% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Harbor Audiology

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Benefits & Perks

Base Salary + Commission
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Continuing Education Support