Speech-Language Pathologist salary
What speech-language pathologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$97,870$47.05 per hour
Average pay$98,170$47.20 per hour
Middle half earn$77,730 – $114,570Top 10%: $134,160+
Jobs183,390Employed nationwide
Speech-Language Pathologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $73,660 | $35.41 | 2,060 | 0.97 |
| Alaska | $102,670 | $49.36 | 340 | 1.05 |
| Arizona | $97,800 | $47.02 | 3,390 | 1.05 |
| Arkansas | $83,580 | $40.18 | 2,430 | 1.87 |
| California | $118,970 | $57.20 | 16,930 | 0.93 |
| Colorado | $110,750 | $53.25 | 4,420 | 1.54 |
| Connecticut | $100,110 | $48.13 | 2,390 | 1.41 |
| Delaware | $102,760 | $49.40 | 690 | 1.43 |
| Florida | $99,990 | $48.07 | 10,080 | 1.02 |
| Georgia | $96,760 | $46.52 | 4,030 | 0.82 |
| Hawaii | $97,560 | $46.90 | 270 | 0.43 |
| Idaho | $84,380 | $40.57 | 1,210 | 1.41 |
| Illinois | $95,080 | $45.71 | 9,040 | 1.48 |
| Indiana | $87,360 | $42.00 | 3,310 | 1.03 |
| Iowa | $81,050 | $38.97 | 1,540 | 0.99 |
| Kansas | $80,120 | $38.52 | 1,690 | 1.18 |
| Kentucky | $83,550 | $40.17 | 2,610 | 1.31 |
| Louisiana | $69,610 | $33.46 | 3,000 | 1.55 |
| Maine | $82,660 | $39.74 | 640 | 1.01 |
| Maryland | $99,190 | $47.69 | 3,510 | 1.27 |
| Massachusetts | $101,310 | $48.71 | 5,290 | 1.46 |
| Michigan | $89,120 | $42.84 | 4,730 | 1.07 |
| Minnesota | $89,380 | $42.97 | 3,890 | 1.32 |
| Mississippi | $78,130 | $37.56 | 1,790 | 1.54 |
| Missouri | $89,280 | $42.92 | 3,230 | 1.1 |
| Montana | $78,740 | $37.86 | 490 | 0.96 |
| Nebraska | $84,350 | $40.55 | 1,310 | 1.28 |
| Nevada | $104,510 | $50.25 | 1,270 | 0.82 |
| New Hampshire | $83,040 | $39.92 | 720 | 1.05 |
| New Jersey | $101,560 | $48.83 | 6,840 | 1.6 |
| New Mexico | $98,690 | $47.45 | 1,250 | 1.44 |
| New York | $100,610 | $48.37 | 15,310 | 1.58 |
| North Carolina | $86,460 | $41.57 | 5,600 | 1.13 |
| North Dakota | $75,240 | $36.17 | 630 | 1.46 |
| Ohio | $93,300 | $44.86 | 7,270 | 1.31 |
| Oklahoma | $84,470 | $40.61 | 1,870 | 1.1 |
| Oregon | $102,660 | $49.35 | 1,600 | 0.81 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,960 | $44.69 | 6,570 | 1.08 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | $50.00 | 720 | 1.44 |
| South Carolina | $90,530 | $43.52 | 2,190 | 0.95 |
| South Dakota | $65,680 | $31.58 | 410 | 0.91 |
| Tennessee | $84,630 | $40.69 | 3,320 | 1.01 |
| Texas | $99,910 | $48.03 | 19,120 | 1.36 |
| Utah | $91,560 | $44.02 | 1,460 | 0.84 |
| Vermont | $82,090 | $39.47 | 430 | 1.41 |
| Virginia | $96,250 | $46.27 | 4,460 | 1.09 |
| Washington | $105,550 | $50.74 | 3,570 | 1.01 |
| West Virginia | $80,970 | $38.93 | 880 | 1.26 |
| Wisconsin | $83,000 | $39.90 | 2,940 | 1.0 |
| Wyoming | $82,040 | $39.44 | 240 | 0.85 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $133,760 | 70 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $132,720 | 890 |
| Boulder, CO | $131,620 | 320 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $130,850 | 1,760 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $127,470 | 160 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $126,850 | 200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $126,360 | 1,030 |
| Vallejo, CA | $124,440 | 130 |
| Napa, CA | $123,870 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $122,770 | 200 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $120,550 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $119,690 | 1,590 |
| Pueblo, CO | $119,670 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $118,670 | 110 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $118,660 | 310 |
Metro areas with the most speech-language pathologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 15,260 | $107,860 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 7,150 | $98,490 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 4,800 | $99,540 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,800 | $109,740 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 3,780 | $100,400 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 3,720 | $102,810 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 3,330 | $100,080 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 3,140 | $99,960 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 2,930 | $101,590 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 2,860 | $106,290 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 2,640 | $98,040 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 2,570 | $93,370 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 2,480 | $112,090 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 2,410 | $102,860 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2,120 | $118,560 |
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Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make?
The median pay for speech-language pathologists in the U.S. was $97,870 a year ($47.05 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $77,730 and $114,570.
Which states pay speech-language pathologists the most?
The highest pay was in California ($118,970), Colorado ($110,750), Washington ($105,550), Nevada ($104,510), Rhode Island ($104,000). The lowest was in South Dakota ($65,680), Louisiana ($69,610), Alabama ($73,660).
How many speech-language pathologists are there in the U.S.?
About 183,390 people were employed as speech-language pathologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.