How Much Do Hearing Aids Cost?
$1,500 to $8,500
per pair, prescription (fitted by a professional)
Prescription hearing aids include a hearing test, a professional fitting and follow-up visits; over-the-counter ones you fit yourself.
The range is the middle of the published ranges from Consumer Reports, HearingTracker, NCOA. How we work it out.
Price by type
| Type | Typical price | What it includes | Published ranges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription (fitted by a professional) | $1,500 to $8,500 per pair | hearing aids and fitting | $1,500 to $7,000 (Consumer Reports) $1,000 to $8,500 (HearingTracker) $3,000 to $10,000 (NCOA) |
| Over the counter (OTC) | $100 to $2,000 per pair | hearing aids only | $100 to $2,000 (Consumer Reports) $20 to $2,000 (HearingTracker) $99 to $2,500 (NCOA) |
What changes the price
- Prescription or over the counter
- Technology level
- Where you buy them, from a clinic to a warehouse club
- Follow-up care that comes with them
- Insurance or a Medicare Advantage hearing benefit
Who pays
Original Medicare does not pay for hearing aids or for the exams to fit them; you pay the full cost. Part B does cover a diagnostic hearing or balance exam when your doctor orders it to see whether you need treatment. You pay the Part B deductible, then the usual share of the approved amount.
Questions to ask the installer
- How many follow-up visits are included?
- How long is the trial and is there a return fee?
- What does the warranty cover, including loss?
- Are they rechargeable?
- Can I take them to another clinic for adjustments?
Last checked .
Sources
- Consumer Reports: A Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids (consumer org), checked
- HearingTracker: OTC vs. Prescription Hearing Aids (consumer guide), checked
- NCOA: The Best Hearing Aids in 2026 (consumer org), checked
Not medical or insurance advice. Prices change; get written quotes, and check coverage with Medicare or your plan.