24. Kentucky
Hourly wage: $32.15
Cost of Living Index: 90.5
Employment: 110
Slightly better in Kentucky, according to cost of living index, which is 90.5. That is a lower value than Nebraska and the hourly earnings for audiologist are the same. So, just as in a men’s college basketball game–Kentucky beats Nebraska. The hourly wage is $32.15 and there are currently 110 audiologists working in the state–slightly more than Nebraska but not by much.