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Cleveland, Tennessee

Audiologist

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95K - $105K

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

Job Description

Ahlberg Audiology has served the Cleveland, Tennessee community for over 25 years and is the only audiology practice in the county. With a strong reputation and consistent patient demand, they continue to grow while staying rooted in what matters most—providing personalized, patient-centered care.

The practice offers a full scope of services, including diagnostic evaluations, hearing aid dispensing, tinnitus management, implantable devices (Cochlear, Advanced Bionics, MED-EL), and veteran-focused care such as C&P exams. Their approach is simple: every patient is unique, and their care should reflect that.

Position Overview

Ahlberg Audiology is seeking an Audiologist to join their growing, well-established practice. This is an opportunity to step into a busy clinic with consistent patient volume, a supportive team environment, and the ability to make an immediate impact.

The practice is open to audiologists at any stage of their career, from recent graduates to experienced providers. The ideal candidate is adaptable, patient-focused, and interested in engaging with the local community.

Located in Cleveland and Athens, Tennessee, this opportunity offers a welcoming, close-knit community with a lower cost of living, an ideal environment for someone looking to build both a career and a life.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive hearing evaluations and diagnostic testing for primarily adult patients
  • Provide hearing aid evaluations, fittings, and follow-up care
  • Deliver tinnitus assessment and management services
  • Work with implantable hearing solutions, including Cochlear, Advanced Bionics, and MED-EL systems
  • Perform and support veteran examinations
  • Educate patients and families on hearing health and treatment options

Requirements

  • Doctor of Audiology (Au. D.) degree from an accredited program
  • Eligible for or holding an active Tennessee audiology license
  • Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
  • Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, growing practice environment

Flexibility to provide coverage between the Cleveland and Athens, TN, locations as needed (approximately 25 miles apart)

Benefits

  • Salary plus bonus potential $95,000-$105,000
  • Health benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Continuing education, licensure, and professional association support

Key Skills

Patient Education

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 Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 25% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$100k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$100k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Audiologist Jobs

19 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 11 employers

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

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
53% this job
Sign-on bonus
40% this job
Loan repayment
40%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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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 Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$325k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,400/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
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 · Cleveland, TN 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

Salary plus bonus ($95K-$105K)
Health benefits
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Continuing education, licensure, and professional association support