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Sonova AG
Hilton Head, South Carolina

Audiologist / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Hilton Head, SC

AudiologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$80k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Ready to break down the barriers of audio care?
  • Join a place where patient centered care is at the core of everything we do.
  • Seeking Audiologists & Hearing Instrument Specialists who want to have an impact!

Join AudioNova, the fastest-growing private audiology care group in the U.S., and a valued member of the Sonova family. We’re seeking dedicated, enthusiastic professionals to be part of our mission-driven team.

Whether you're an experienced audiologist, a licensed hearing instrument specialist, or a 4th-year Extern, AudioNova offers a supportive, dynamic environment where you can thrive and unlock new career opportunities!

Why Choose AudioNova?

Our People Promise:

A place where you have an impact. Here, your work truly matters. At Audionova, we’re not just improving hearing—we’re transforming lives. You'll join a team that’s passionate about making a real impact in the lives of patients every day.

A place where you can grow. We invest in your development with ongoing training, mentorship, and clear career pathways—so you can thrive professionally and personally.

A place where you can belong. Because we believe in more than just a job—we believe in building a community. At Audionova, you’ll find a place where you belong, your contributions are valued, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

Salary: $70 – 80,000 + Sales Incentive Plan & $10K sign on bonus!

  • Locations: Hilton Head, SC
  • 60 Main St.
  • Suite C
  • Hilton Head, SC 29926
  • Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k + 3% match
  • PTO + Paid Holidays
  • Student loan repayment for Audiologists
  • CEU and licensing reimbursement
  • 100% free hearing aids for all employees

Essential Functions:

  • Perform patient hearing test assessments; analyze results and recommend varied treatment and product options
  • Address patient’s questions and concerns regarding benefits of Hearing Aid use
  • Discuss pricing of hearing instruments, presenting the value of hearing health care, your services, and the long-term effects of hearing aid use
  • Community outreach efforts to generate new patient referrals
  • Teach patients how to utilize the new technology to meet their hearing goals
  • Hearing aid repairs, checks, and cleanings.
  • Perform adjustments to fitted products; comply with all procedural company quality standards and guidelines to maximize product performance and overcome patient concerns/objections.
  • With direct support of clinic staff, ensure smooth office operations

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Hearing Aid Dispensing License in the state of South Carolina
  • Doctorate in Audiology preferred
  • 3rd and 4th year Audiology Externs are encouraged to apply

We love working with great people and strongly believe that a diverse team improves us. We guarantee every person equal treatment regarding employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of race, color, creed/religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability.

We thank all applicants in advance; however, only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications will be kept confidential. Sonova is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process should notify the Director, of Human Resources.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct hearing assessments, interpret results, recommend treatment and hearing products, and explain pricing and the benefits of hearing care. Educate patients on hearing technology, perform hearing aid repairs and adjustments, support clinic operations, and conduct community outreach to generate referrals.

Requirements

A South Carolina Hearing Aid Dispensing License is required for hearing instrument specialists; a Doctorate in Audiology is preferred. Third- and fourth-year audiology externs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Hearing Aid FittingHearing Aid AdjustmentsPatient EducationTreatment RecommendationsProduct RecommendationsPatient CommunicationReferral GenerationTroubleshooting

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 Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in South Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$70k–$80kAudiology median $100k (middle half $89k–$112k)259 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerSouth Carolina index 93.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in South Carolina12 active600 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 14% no call · 88% no weekends42 benchmarked listings
Audiology pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sonova AG#10 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.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Audiologist / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Hilton Head, SC at Sonova AG a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Audiology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
82% this job
Loan repayment
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
35% this job
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.4
Better work-life than 50% of Audiology listings

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

  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Sonova AG

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5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10K sign-on bonus
Sales Incentive Plan
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k + 3% match
PTO + Paid Holidays
Student loan repayment for Audiologists
CEU and licensing reimbursement
100% free hearing aids for all employees