How Much Does Hearing Aids Cost?
Updated for 2024-2025 — national average costs with state-by-state breakdowns
What Does Hearing Aids Include?
Hearing aid costs include devices, fitting, programming, and follow-up care.
The national average cost for hearing aids is $4,500 per pair. Most homeowners pay between $1,000 and $8,000, though costs can vary significantly based on your location, the scope of work, and other factors outlined below.
What Affects the Price?
Technology
Basic: $1,000-$2,000; premium: $4,000-$8,000
OTC vs prescription
OTC costs 70-90% less
Brand
Premium brands cost more
Key Cost Factors
- ✓Technology level
- ✓Brand
- ✓Style
- ✓Audiologist fees
- ✓Warranty
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📈 Hearing Aids Cost Trends (2020–2024)
Prices have increased +17.8% over the last 5 years
| Year | National Avg | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,821 | — |
| 2021 | $3,982 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $4,241 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $4,360 | +2.8% |
| 2024 | $4,500 | +3.2% |
Based on national averages adjusted for annual inflation. Actual costs vary by location and project scope.
Hearing Aids Cost by State
Costs vary significantly by state due to labor rates, cost of living, and local market conditions. Click any state for a detailed breakdown.
| State | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $820 | $3,690 | $6,560 |
| Alaska | $1,280 | $5,760 | $10,240 |
| Arizona | $950 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Arkansas | $800 | $3,600 | $6,400 |
| California | $1,350 | $6,075 | $10,800 |
| Colorado | $1,080 | $4,860 | $8,640 |
| Connecticut | $1,220 | $5,490 | $9,760 |
| Delaware | $1,050 | $4,725 | $8,400 |
| Florida | $980 | $4,410 | $7,840 |
| Georgia | $900 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Hawaii | $1,420 | $6,390 | $11,360 |
| Idaho | $920 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
| Illinois | $1,050 | $4,725 | $8,400 |
| Indiana | $880 | $3,960 | $7,040 |
| Iowa | $860 | $3,870 | $6,880 |
| Kansas | $850 | $3,825 | $6,800 |
| Kentucky | $840 | $3,780 | $6,720 |
| Louisiana | $870 | $3,915 | $6,960 |
| Maine | $1,020 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Maryland | $1,150 | $5,175 | $9,200 |
| Massachusetts | $1,300 | $5,850 | $10,400 |
| Michigan | $920 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
| Minnesota | $1,020 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Mississippi | $780 | $3,510 | $6,240 |
| Missouri | $870 | $3,915 | $6,960 |
| Montana | $950 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Nebraska | $880 | $3,960 | $7,040 |
| Nevada | $1,020 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| New Hampshire | $1,120 | $5,040 | $8,960 |
| New Jersey | $1,250 | $5,625 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | $900 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| New York | $1,320 | $5,940 | $10,560 |
| North Carolina | $900 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| North Dakota | $900 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Ohio | $900 | $4,050 | $7,200 |
| Oklahoma | $830 | $3,735 | $6,640 |
| Oregon | $1,100 | $4,950 | $8,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,020 | $4,590 | $8,160 |
| Rhode Island | $1,150 | $5,175 | $9,200 |
| South Carolina | $870 | $3,915 | $6,960 |
| South Dakota | $850 | $3,825 | $6,800 |
| Tennessee | $860 | $3,870 | $6,880 |
| Texas | $930 | $4,185 | $7,440 |
| Utah | $950 | $4,275 | $7,600 |
| Vermont | $1,080 | $4,860 | $8,640 |
| Virginia | $1,050 | $4,725 | $8,400 |
| Washington | $1,150 | $5,175 | $9,200 |
| West Virginia | $800 | $3,600 | $6,400 |
| Wisconsin | $940 | $4,230 | $7,520 |
| Wyoming | $920 | $4,140 | $7,360 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medicare cover hearing aids?
Original Medicare does not. Some Advantage plans do.
How long do they last?
3-7 years before replacement.
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