Texas
How to Become a Hearing Aid Dispenser
Learn what hearing aid dispenser professionals do, how to enter the field, and how the career can grow—plus current Texas earning potential.
Texas Median Salary
$59,140
2026 EDITION
Time to Entry
2-4 weeks to process
Total Investment
$125 - $175 annually
Employment #s
970
Our Features
Every figure in this guide is dated and traced to the agency or survey it came from. Wage data: BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026).
Who It's For:
For people exploring hearing aid dispenser and ready-to-start candidates who want a clear, source-backed view of the work, the entry requirements, the time and cost involved, and the paths available after qualification.
What's in the Guide:
What the work involves, where the role fits, and what employers expect | A step-by-step entry roadmap covering education, regulation, credentials, exams, time, and cost | Career-specific skills and realities: The International Hearing Society (IHS): The Industry Standard Bearer; The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS): The State Mandate | Current Texas and U.S. pay ranges and the factors that shape earning potential | A source-backed 90-day action plan
Earning Potential
Texas
$35,310 – $79,210
United States
$35,310 – $79,210
BLS OEWS May 2025 (released 15 May 2026)
Regulatory Authority
Texas Department of State Health Services
Is a license required?
Varies
Credential
the license, leading to immediate cessation of legal practice and earning potenti
Continuing Education
800 hours of supervised experience
Examination
and administers the International Competency Exam (ICE) for both written and practical co
Heading 3
Texas Department of State Health Services sets the standard that employers hire against.
Common Questions
Credential
