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Audiologist Level 2

AudiologistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

The Level II Audiologist spends 30%25 to 50%25 of time worked performing cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring. In addition, the Level II Audiologist provides comprehensive audiological case management which includes administering diagnostic audiological tests that allow the differentiation between types of hearing disorders, coordinating and interpreting test results, consulting with and recommending optimum treatment program on hearing disorders to physicians.

Essential Responsibilities

Performs cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring 30-50%25 of time worked.

Provides diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems and research relating to hearing and attendant disorders.

Physically and otoscopically examines the outer structures of the ear. Procedures may include evaluation, fitting and dispensing of hearing aids; cochlear implant assessment, programming and rehabilitation; and electrophysiologic evaluation of the vestibular and auditory mechanisms, in addition to electrocoustic measures of the peripheral and central auditory systems.

Counsels individuals with auditory disorders, their families and other service providers regarding the etiology of the disorder and its management.

Provides reports and coordinates audiological results with other diagnostic data such as educational, medical, social and behavioral information.

Consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.

No information available at this time.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

One year experience in cochlear implant procedures and/or intra-operative monitoring.

Education

  • Masters degree in Audiology required.
  • License, Certification, Registration
  • Audiologist License (California)
  • National Provider Identifier required at hire
  • Basic Life Support required at hire

Additional Requirements

N/A

Preferred Qualifications

  • CI Certification preferred.
  • Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.
  • Proficient in diagnostic evaluation of hearing, prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services for auditory problems.
  • Certificate of clinical competency in audiology preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The Audiologist performs cochlear implant procedures and intra-operative monitoring while managing comprehensive audiological cases. They are responsible for diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid fitting, and counseling patients and their families on auditory disorders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Audiology and possess a valid California Audiologist License. At least one year of experience in cochlear implant procedures or intra-operative monitoring is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Diagnostic audiological testingHearing aid dispensingVestibular mechanism evaluationAuditory mechanism evaluationPatient counselingClinical reporting

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Audiologist Level 2 at Kaiser Permanente a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Audiology — ranked against 617 active Audiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Audiology Career Context

Of the 50 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 12% have no call, 94% require no weekends.

Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Audiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in audiologyranked against 617 Audiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedAudiology median $110k (middle half $83k–$130k)31 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in California34 active625 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 12% no call · 94% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment660 active listings, Nov 2026
New Audiology listings164 in the last 30 days112 the 30 days before (+46%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Audiology pay trend−3.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (617 Audiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 17 employers
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<$95k
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$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
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$125k-140k
1
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
77%
Loan repayment
50%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Audiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 617 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$922k
Typical market rent
$2,772/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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