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Cleveland, Tennessee

Audiologist

AudiologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$95K - $105K

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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 Above average in Audiology — ranked against 611 active Audiology listings on WeekdayDoc.

Audiology Career Context

Of the 45 active Audiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 7% have no call, 93% require no weekends.

Audiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Audiology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in audiologyranked against 611 Audiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$109k in purchasing powerTennessee index 91.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Audiology listings in Tennessee9 active650 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 7% no call · 93% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 16% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 9% offer loan repayment686 active listings, Nov 2026
New Audiology listings192 in the last 30 days105 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Audiology pay trend−3.9% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (611 Audiology listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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 Distribution

19 jobs · 13 employers
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<$95k
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$95k-110k
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$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
1
$180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

16 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
69% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
44%
Relocation assistance
6%

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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 611 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$321k≈ 3.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,406/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.