Where do prices fall, what is the range?
In our office, pricing ranges from $3800-$7300 for a pair of devices and full service. That is a big range so let me break it down a bit more:
Tinnitus treatment with no underlying hearing loss often includes 2 tinnitus specific devices, treatment at night, long-term ongoing app-based treatment, access to the audiologist for a set number of appointments ranges between $3800 and $4500.
If you are looking for treatment with Lenire, that price range is $4200-$4800 which includes the Lenire device, treatment at night of needed, long-tern app-based treatments, and appointments with the doctor of audiology.
We offer Lyric here, a subscription-based treatment for hearing loss and/or tinnitus and that is $3800 per year. This is the only 100% invisible treatment and it stays in your ears 24/7, think “contact lens” but for your ear.
If you have hearing loss that is flatter and you have a quiet lifestyle, your price range is going to be between $3800-$4800 which includes auditory rehabilitation programs, real ear measurement, electroacoustic analysis, and any services needed beyond that.
For those that want or need a little more technology there is a mid-tier device that woks great in most environments but does require some manual program changes to access the more advanced features. This device is around $5800, and this package includes auditory rehabilitation programs, real ear measurement, electroacoustic analysis, use of the Redux dehumidifying machine, microsuction of the devices both on the microphones and in the receivers, replacement of all replaceable parts.
For the device that does things automatically while having the best that these manufacturers have to offer in terms of clarity and noise reduction, you’re looking to spend $6959-$7300 for the pair. This price includes the devices and all of the above services such as auditory rehabilitation programs, real ear measurement, electroacoustic analysis, use of the Redux dehumidifying machine, microsuction of the devices both on the microphones and in the receivers, replacement of all replaceable parts. It also includes earmolds if those are needed.
ANSI (American National Standards Institute) Electroacoustic Analysis on Computer of hearing aid performance to ensure it meets manufacturer’s specifications. (Note: this measurement was standardized on analog hearing aids, Inman Audiology is at the forefront in analyzing digital hearing aid technology with the latest verification software, computers and protocols. We are consulting with equipment and hearing aid manufacturers to help create new standards for verification of complex digital technology.)
If these prices are outside your budget right now, we completely understand, and there is no pressure from us. If you are working with a professional who makes you feel pressured, you should find a new provider. Our pricing reflects the time, skill, specialized equipment, and care that goes into every visit, every repair, and every treatment we offer. It is not something we can change without changing the work itself, and we won’t cut corners. You deserve for a professional to invest in your treatment as much as you do.
What are the historic prices for hearing aids?
In the 2000s, the average cost of a hearing aid in the United States was $1,183 — about $2,232 each in 2026 dollars.
2015: roughly $4,900/pair in 2026 dollars. This is the real inflection point: the rapid acceptance of digital signal processing hearing aids has increased average retail prices
2018: $8,000+ in 2026 dollars — the real historical high point.
2026: $2,400–3,000/device — still elevated versus the pre-2000 baseline, but well off the 2015–2018 peak.
The key takeaway: the popular narrative that “hearing aids have always been getting more expensive” doesn’t hold up in real terms. For most of the 20th century, prices were flat, genuinely comparable to today’s. The real price surge was concentrated in the 1996–2018 window, driven by the shift to digital signal processing. Since then, even excluding cheaper OTC competition entirely, traditional prescription prices have retreated meaningfully from that peak.
What factors drive up the price?
Complexity of hearing loss: for example, if your hearing loss is flat, you can work with a device that has limited bands and channels because the gain in 1 band/channel will work for all frequencies in that band/channel. However, if your hearing loss slopes significantly or changes from 1 pitch to the next, you’ll need a device where your hearing provider can program each channel/band individually. Otherwise, you’re going to be constantly dealing with some things too sharp or too dull, without the ability to fine-tune the device.
Active/complex lifestyle- if the hearing aid needs to keep up with changes in environments like going into and out of restaurants, spending time outdoors, and being in meetings, the price will be more than someone who spends most of their time quietly at home.
Additional treatments- so many times when we talk about the price, the patient thinks (rightfully so) that we are talking about the cost of the widget/hearing aid itself, when that is just 1 piece of the puzzle for your treatment. If your provider is offering you auditory rehabilitation services, additional tinnitus treatment, white glove service, loaner hearing aids when yours are in for repair, walk in hours. All those prices add up and equal the total cost of your treatment. If you are looking to just purchase a pair of devices, then there are places that can help with that. But you can’t expect the same results from such different offices. Accessories like remote microphones, TV connectors/streamers, and Bluetooth transmitters that allow you to hear everything from a laptop or desktop computer through your devices.
What factors drive down the price?
If you are someone who wants to pay for only the services they receive and not pay for the entire treatment plan, there are offices that are unbundled. What that means is that you can expect to have an individual charge/line item for every service you receive. That can sometimes feel like you are being “nickel and dime” but it can be a great way for you to feel like you are more in control as to when you pay for what. In the end, you will end up paying about the same overall, if not more.
Seeing the audiology assistant and not the audiologist, when possible, can also save you money. If you need your device cleaned or a part changed/repaired, see our audiology assistant! You will pay less than half the price and have the same results. Our audiology assistants are extensions of us and are fully trained to handle most issues.
Does insurance cover hearing aids?
My insurance says there is a benefit through a third party, what does that mean?
Many insurance companies used to have a benefit for hearing aids. Managing plans like dental vision and hearing is difficult so your insurance company sold that benefit to a separate company who manages all the claims and treatments for your insurance company. This is called a “third party”. The third-party business often is OWNED by a specific manufacturer and therefore can purchase that brand of hearing aids at an exceptionally low price. The insurance company will then pay the third party your benefit amount (for example $3000) and then the patient will be asked to contribute a specific amount towards their devices (around $2000).
The pros: The patient often gets their devices at a much lower price and can often get new devices every 3 years.
The cons: The amount that you pay covers only the devices, and does not include real ear measurements, services, or care by an audiologist. When you see an audiologist who is working with a third party the third party is paying the audiologist a small fee to fit the devices. This fee often doesn’t cover an hour of the audiologist’s time. It is because of this that many audiologists have stopped working with third parties. Best practices are vital to hearing healthcare, and it is not possible to provide these services at the fee provided.
Because the third party is owned by a specific manufacturer, the patient must be fit with that brand’s devices. There is no third party who is working with a major top 2 or 3 manufacturer. So, in total your third party is getting paid $5000 but you are getting lower quality hearing aid, which might seem ok because you only paid $2000 but what you need to know is that your benefit of $3000 could have gone to any device you needed, but is now going to a third-party company with a $16 million-dollar annual profit.
What can you do? You can call your insurance company and let them know that you don’t want to use a third party for your hearing benefit. If enough people do this, your insurance company will listen.
Ask your insurance for a single case agreement to use their benefit on the device they need. Alternatively, you can purchase your devices using a third party and then take your devices to an office with a pay per service, or transfer model. Remember that if you do this, you will have to pay for the audiologist’s time to first ensure that the devices you purchased are right for you, that they are working to manufacturer specifications and real ear measurement.
What does it cost to maintain a hearing aid or repair the device ?
If an out-of-warranty repair is needed, the cost depends on what the business has negotiated with each manufacturer. For example, at our office, repairs cost between $200-$350 and come with an additional year’s warranty on the repair. The price range is due to the type of repair, the device’s age, and the additional warranty provided.