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Richland, Washington

Audiologist - AUDIOLOGY

AudiologistIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42.08-$65.32/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 48m ago · Verified live

Job Description

The Audiologist shall perform services requiring basic knowledge of biological, physical, behavioral, psychological and sociological sciences as relates to the auditory system. The Audiologist utilizes standardized procedures in the testing, monitoring and observation for the auditory assessment.

The Audiologist is directly accountable and responsible to the consumer for the quality of auditory care rendered. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Kadlec Regional Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's Degree - Hearing and Speech Board-approved institution of higher learning.
  • Washington Audiologist License upon hire.
  • 1 year - Audiology experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1 year - Experience in outpatient setting.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of providing safe, compassionate care.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Providence Clinical Network (PCN) is a service line within Providence serving patients across seven states with quality, compassionate, coordinated care.

Collectively, our medical groups and affiliate practices are the third largest group in the country with over 11,000 providers, 900 clinics and 30,000 caregivers.

PCN is comprised of Providence Medical Group in Alaska, Washington, Montana and Oregon; Swedish Medical Group in Washington’s greater Puget Sound area, Pacific Medical Centers in western Washington; Kadlec in southeast Washington;

Providence’s St. John’s Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Institute in Southern California; Providence Facey Medical Foundation in Southern California; Providence Medical Foundation in Northern and Southern California; and Covenant Medical Group and Covenant Health Partners in west Texas and eastern New Mexico.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

Perform auditory assessments using standardized procedures for testing, monitoring, and observation. Provide quality auditory care and carry out most duties independently in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.

Requirements

A master's degree from a Hearing and Speech Board-approved institution and a Washington audiologist license are required upon hire. Candidates must have at least one year of audiology experience; one year of outpatient experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Hearing TestingAuditory MonitoringClinical ObservationStandardized Testing ProceduresPatient CareIndependent Clinical PracticeBiological SciencesPhysical SciencesBehavioral SciencesPsychological Sciences

Audiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 10% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$112k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Audiology market look like in Washington?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$88k–$136kAudiology median $109k (middle half $104k–$118k)23 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in Washington22 active594 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 10% no call · 90% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment617 active listings, Nov 2026
New Audiology listings154 in the last 30 days133 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Audiology pay trend−1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$112k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Audiologist Jobs

33 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

33 jobs · 12 employers
16
<$95k
2
$95k-110k
7
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
85%
Loan repayment
73%
Sign-on bonus
38%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Audiologist II, Pleasanton, Dublin

Sutter Health · Pleasanton, California

$129k-$180k
#2

Audiologist II, Sunnyvale

Sutter Health · Sunnyvale, California

$129k-$180k
#3

Audiologist (Travel) - Audiology - $3,400/wk - Spokane, WA

$3,400/wk
#4

Audiologist - Kent, WA

$120k-$130k
+ 31 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 594 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) with Employer Matching
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation

Living in Richland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k
Typical market rent
$1,697/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.