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Kennewick, Washington

Audiologist

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$105K - $115K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Columbia Basin Hearing Center is a trusted leader in hearing healthcare across the Northwest, recognized for its integrity, compassion, and commitment to clinical excellence. As the practice continues to grow, they are expanding their team and seeking an Audiologist to join their Kennewick, WA location.

Position Overview

The Audiologist will provide comprehensive audiological services to a primarily adult patient population, with some pediatric cases. This role focuses on diagnostic testing, hearing evaluations, and patient counseling, with opportunities to develop skills in tinnitus management, auditory processing disorder (APD) evaluations, and cochlear implant services.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience working in a private practice setting and understands the pace, expectations, and patient journey unique to that environment. They are adaptable, committed to audiology best practices, and comfortable operating in a performance-driven practice model.

Candidates with diverse clinical interests are encouraged to apply; however, prior experience in private practice is essential. The role may be further shaped to align with the selected candidate’s strengths and expertise.

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Why Join Columbia Basin Hearing Center?

  • A growing practice with a reputation for excellence and integrity
  • A supportive work environment that values respect and work-life balance

Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development

The chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
  • Provide tinnitus management and APD evaluations.
  • Perform cochlear implant evaluations, programming, and follow-up care.
  • Educate and counsel patients on hearing loss, treatment options, and hearing technology.
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver patient-centered care.

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of experience in a private practice setting
  • Doctorate in Audiology (Au. D.) or Master's Degree in Audiology (with appropriate licensing)
  • Washington State Audiology License (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Strong commitment to audiology best practices and high-quality patient care
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

  • Salary plus Bonus Potential $105,000–$115,000
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (Fully Funded by Employer)
  • Paid-Time Off and Holidays
  • Matching Retirement Plan
  • CEU, Licensure, Association
  • Sign-on bonus

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Audiologist at Staffing Proxy a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% of all Audiology healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.

Audiology Career Context

Of the 40 active Audiologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$110k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Audiologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs · 10 employers

6
<$100k
4
$100k-120k
5
$120k-140k
2
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Loan repayment
44%
Sign-on bonus
38% this job
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Audiologist or Hearing Instrument Specialist - Towson, MD

CQ Partners · Towson, Maryland

$80k-$150k
#2

Audiologist II-SRS- Fulltime- Health Center

Sharp HealthCare · San Diego, California

$49.7-$71.82/hr
#3

Audiologist, 40 Hours, Days

$75k-$136k
#4

Audiologist - Kent, WA

$120k-$130k
+ 17 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 6.6
Higher than about 5 in 10 of 523 Audiology listings

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

Living in Kennewick

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$398k≈ 3.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,676/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
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 · Kennewick-Richland, 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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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision (Fully Funded by Employer)
Paid-Time Off and Holidays
Matching Retirement Plan
CEU, Licensure, Association
Sign-on bonus