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Hearing Aid Specialist Licensing Requirements by State

Hearing Aid Specialist licensing rules differ by state. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) compilation and responsible state boards (current as of May 15, 2026), this registry compares education hours, initial and renewal fees, exams, background checks and reciprocity notes across 51 boards. Use the table to compare differences, then verify the current rule with the responsible board before applying.

Hearing Aid Specialist across 51 state boards. Nearest coverage peers (51-state band): Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.

By ·Compiled from official state licensing boards

States regulated
51
Require an exam
100%
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Board Pathway Strip

Hearing Aid Specialist: 51 boards · exam on 100% · background check on 100%. Same-lane boards: Athletic Trainer, Certified Nurse-Midwife, Dental Assistant.

Fits and dispenses hearing aids and conducts hearing tests.

Hearing Aid Specialist: 51/51 boards require an exam (100%); unusually uniform for healthcare. Athletic Trainer is the usual same-lane contrast.

Board thresholds for Hearing Aid Specialist drift board-to-board; the same pattern shows up on Athletic Trainer and Certified Nurse-Midwife in healthcare. Methodology notes live on our methods page.

Hearing Aid Specialist states

51

Above median

Board gates for Hearing Aid Specialist: exam on 51/51 (100%), background check on 51/51 (100%) , most boards skip mandated CE hours . Stack that against Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife before calling this license soft or hard.

Other licenses near Hearing Aid Specialist's board count

Coverage band

Hearing Aid Specialist boards vs Athletic Trainer / Certified Nurse-Midwife - state table

51 states
State Edu. Hours Exam Init. Fee Renewal Cycle CE Hrs Same-board peer
Alabama 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physician Assistant · Radiologic Technologist
Alaska 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physical Therapist · Psychologist
Arizona 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Bus Driver · Speech-Language Pathologist
Arkansas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Psychologist · Roofer
California 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Surgical Technologist · Water Well Driller
Colorado 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Auctioneer · Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
Connecticut 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
Delaware 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Chauffeur / Limousine Driver · Dental Hygienist
District of Columbia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
Florida 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Occupational Therapist · Pharmacist
Georgia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Pesticide Applicator (Commercial) · Private Investigator
Hawaii 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Sign Language Interpreter · Tow Truck Operator
Idaho 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Animal Breeder · Bartender / Alcohol Server
Illinois 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Body Piercer · Cosmetologist
Indiana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
Iowa 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Veterinary Technician · Athletic Trainer
Kansas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Mobile Home Installer · Painter (Contractor)
Kentucky 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Optometrist · Phlebotomist
Louisiana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Medical Lab Technician · Optometrist
Maine 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Professional Geologist · Respiratory Therapist
Maryland 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Professional Engineer (PE) · Registered Nurse
Massachusetts 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Plumber · Real Estate Agent / Salesperson
Michigan 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Broker · School Librarian / Media Specialist
Minnesota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Bus Driver · Speech-Language Pathologist
Mississippi 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Septic System Installer · Taxi/Ride-Share Driver
Missouri 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also School Counselor · Substitute Teacher
Montana 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Sign Language Interpreter · Tow Truck Operator
Nebraska 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Substitute Teacher · Veterinary Technician
Nevada 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Bartender / Alcohol Server · Commercial Truck Driver (CDL)
New Hampshire 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tax Preparer · Animal Breeder
New Jersey 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Tow Truck Operator · Armed Security Guard
New Mexico 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Water Well Driller · Auctioneer
New York 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
North Carolina 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Sign Language Interpreter · Tow Truck Operator
North Dakota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Speech-Language Pathologist · Veterinarian
Ohio 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Certified Nurse-Midwife · Debt Collector
Oklahoma 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Childcare Center Director · Dietetic Technician
Oregon 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dietetic Technician · Farrier / Horseshoer
Pennsylvania 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Dietetic Technician · Farrier / Horseshoer
Rhode Island 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Phlebotomist · Professional Geologist
South Carolina 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Real Estate Broker · School Librarian / Media Specialist
South Dakota 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist · Secondary School Teacher
Tennessee 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Auctioneer · Chauffeur / Limousine Driver
Texas 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Cosmetologist · Electrologist
Utah 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Fire Sprinkler Installer · Home Inspector
Vermont 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Marriage and Family Therapist · Notary Public
Virginia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Esthetician · Hair Braider
Washington 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Licensed Professional Counselor · Mortgage Loan Originator
West Virginia 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Physician Assistant · Radiologic Technologist
Wisconsin 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Nail Technician · Pest Control Applicator
Wyoming 1,000 Yes $100 - 2 yrs 0 Also Process Server · Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist

What to do with this

Hearing Aid Specialist is regulated in 51 states -- here's how to use that before you act.

  • Compare Hearing Aid Specialist's requirements against every other tracked profession. Browse all professions
  • #36 of 97 professions by number of states requiring a license -- see which states are strictest overall. State burden rankings
  • Check whether your license transfers under an interstate compact before assuming you need to start over. Reciprocity guide

Requirements are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research and verified against state board sites where possible; always confirm current rules with the licensing board before relying on any single row.

Data sources

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Data sourced from NCSL, Institute for Justice, and state licensing board websites. See our methodology for details.

Disclaimer: For informational purposes only; not professional licensing advice. Verify current requirements with your state board before making career decisions.

Every figure on PlainCredential is rendered directly from NCSL and state occupational- licensing board data, no number is typed in by an editor. Hearing Aid Specialist requirements from NCSL and state board schedules: 51 rows, no hand-typed figures. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.