Hi!

Based on a 40 hour work week, this would translate to about $37,500
a year. I can't speak for competitive salaries in the area (AAA may
have some data), but it does seem on the low end. It would likely
depend on supply/demand. Are there lots of audiologists and few
jobs or the other way around? Is there a benefit package? 401k?
profit sharing? additional compensation based on
productivity/billables? 100% health insurance paid? Is there a
transition period after which you may be offered a salaried
position? Are there frequent opportunities for merit based salary
increases? If yes, that may increase the attractiveness of the
offer. How long has the position been open? Perhaps they are
trying to get you cheaply as possible. Then the question is, would
you work for an organization that plays those kinds of games?

Lisa Klop
Yarmouth Audiology
Yarmouth, ME

--- In HOHAudiologists@yahoogroups.com, "kristen_bretz" <bretzk@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey everyone,
>
> I need some advice and I thought you all might be able to help. I
am
> graduating with my Au.D. in May and doing the job search thing. I
had
> an interview and the pay offered was $18 an hour. First of all
the
> hourly thing I think is strange for a doctorate profession.
Second of
> all $18 is kinda low I think. I am just curious if this is a
common
> thing, but I was expecting to get a salary.
>
> I have a few other interviews set up and hopefully they are better
> opportunities.
>
> Does anyone know how I can find out what is a competitive salary
for my
> area?? St. Louis, MO
>
> Thanks for any advice,
>
> Kristen Bretz
>