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Hearing Aid Technician (Hoergeraeteakustik)
GewO §94 Z.27
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade
- Qualification: Qualification exam
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Social insurance: Subsidizes ~€900 per hearing aid
- Demographics: Aging population drives growing demand
What This Trade Covers
- Hearing tests and audiometric assessment
- Hearing aid fitting and programming
- Custom ear mold production
- Follow-up care and adjustment
- Tinnitus management devices
Market Growth
Austria's aging population guarantees growing demand. About 20% of the population has hearing impairment, but only a fraction uses hearing aids. The market potential is significant, especially with improved insurance coverage and stigma reduction.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.