Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Indiana
What speech-language pathologists earn in Indiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$87,360$42.00 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$75,380 – $106,080Top 10%: $122,930+
Jobs3,3100.88× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Indiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $98,490 | $47.35 | 7,150 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $95,930 | $46.12 | 1,690 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $93,320 | $44.86 | 1,360 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $103,420 | $49.72 | 710 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $83,200 | $40.00 | 270 |
| Evansville, IN | $85,220 | $40.97 | 210 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $84,290 | $40.53 | 170 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $83,170 | $39.99 | 150 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $81,250 | $39.06 | 140 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $76,690 | $36.87 | 120 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $96,570 | $46.43 | 90 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $80,110 | $38.52 | 70 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $86,780 | $41.72 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IN | $91,950 | $44.21 | 40 |
| Muncie, IN | $80,860 | $38.87 | 40 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $79,250 | $38.10 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Indiana
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Minnesota · $89,380 Missouri · $89,280 Michigan · $89,120 North Carolina · $86,460 Tennessee · $84,630 Oklahoma · $84,470
Other healthcare salaries in Indiana
Registered Nurses · $83,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,060 Nursing Assistants · $38,330 Medical Assistants · $45,110 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,720 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,560 Nurse Practitioners · $128,830 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $57,080 Psychiatric Technicians · $40,910 Physicians, All Other · $366,190 Dental Assistants · $48,670 Pharmacists · $144,290
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Indiana?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Indiana earned a median of $87,360 a year ($42.00 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $75,380 to $106,080.
Where in Indiana do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Indiana, pay was highest in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN at $103,420.
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.