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Sonova AG
Wilmington, North Carolina

Audiologist / Hearing Instrument Specialist - Wilmington, NC

AudiologistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$75k

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: $70,000 – 75,000 + Commission!

  • Locations: Wilmington, NC
  • 1121-H Military Cutoff Rd.
  • Wilmington, NC 28405
  • 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 North 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

Perform patient hearing assessments and recommend appropriate treatment options including hearing aid fitting and maintenance. Conduct community outreach to generate referrals and ensure smooth daily clinic operations.

Requirements

Requires a Hearing Aid Dispensing License in North Carolina and a Doctorate in Audiology is preferred. 3rd and 4th-year Audiology externs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hearing test assessmentPatient careClinical operationsHearing instrument repairTreatment planningPatient educationProduct demonstration

Audiology Career Context

Of the 47 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 11% have no call, 91% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in North Carolina?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$77k in purchasing powerNorth Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in North Carolina16 active608 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 11% no call · 91% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Audiology pay trend−1.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sonova AG#9 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 - Wilmington, NC 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.

Top Audiologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 11 employers
13
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
6
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
81% this job
Loan repayment
67% this job
Sign-on bonus
43%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Audiologist - Port Angeles, WA

Sonova AG · Port Angeles, Washington

$115k-$130k
#2

Clinical Audiologist - Sequim, WA

Sonova AG · Sequim, Washington

$115k-$130k
#3

Clinical Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist

$80k-$130k
#4

Audiologist

$111k-$125k
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 599 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About Sonova AG

Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Stäfa
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$390k≈ 5.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,713/mo≈ 29% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wilmington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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