Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Arkansas
What speech-language pathologists earn in Arkansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$83,580$40.18 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$65,070 – $112,140Top 10%: $134,420+
Jobs2,4301.58× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Arkansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $86,380 | $41.53 | 810 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $86,120 | $41.40 | 460 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $80,510 | $38.71 | 440 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $91,020 | $43.76 | 240 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $86,140 | $41.42 | 210 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $65,290 | $31.39 | 180 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $81,300 | $39.09 | 150 |
| East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $80,370 | $38.64 | 120 |
| Texarkana, TX-AR | $99,990 | $48.07 | 110 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $73,810 | $35.49 | 100 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $79,060 | $38.01 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Arkansas
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $84,470 Idaho · $84,380 Nebraska · $84,350 Kentucky · $83,550 New Hampshire · $83,040 Wisconsin · $83,000
Other healthcare salaries in Arkansas
Registered Nurses · $78,940 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $27,660 Nursing Assistants · $34,430 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $56,620 Medical Assistants · $37,760 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,680 Physicians, All Other · $136,880 Nurse Practitioners · $125,660 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $49,670 Dental Assistants · $42,830 Pharmacists · $136,060 Physical Therapists · $99,010
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Arkansas?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Arkansas earned a median of $83,580 a year ($40.18 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $65,070 to $112,140.
Where in Arkansas do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Arkansas, pay was highest in Texarkana, TX-AR at $99,990.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.