Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Louisiana
What speech-language pathologists earn in Louisiana and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$69,610$33.46 per hour
vs U.S.−29%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$60,790 – $90,660Top 10%: $107,650+
Jobs3,0001.31× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Louisiana cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $65,020 | $31.26 | 610 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $77,420 | $37.22 | 550 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | $60,790 | $29.23 | 300 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $64,720 | $31.11 | 210 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $79,460 | $38.20 | 210 |
| Lafayette, LA | $69,610 | $33.46 | 200 |
| Monroe, LA | $78,860 | $37.91 | 190 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $67,070 | $32.25 | 160 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $84,880 | $40.81 | 160 |
| Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $68,890 | $33.12 | 120 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $60,230 | $28.96 | 120 |
| Alexandria, LA | $77,080 | $37.06 | 90 |
| Hammond, LA | $61,300 | $29.47 | 70 |
Hospitals and jobs in Louisiana
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Kansas · $80,120 Montana · $78,740 Mississippi · $78,130 North Dakota · $75,240 Alabama · $73,660 South Dakota · $65,680
Other healthcare salaries in Louisiana
Registered Nurses · $80,230 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $22,520 Nursing Assistants · $30,510 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $57,470 Medical Assistants · $36,320 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,410 Pharmacists · $132,410 Nurse Practitioners · $125,600 Physicians, All Other · $350,920 Dental Assistants · $44,090 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other · $34,040 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other · $63,240
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Louisiana?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Louisiana earned a median of $69,610 a year ($33.46 an hour) in May 2025, 29% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $60,790 to $90,660.
Where in Louisiana do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Louisiana, pay was highest in Shreveport-Bossier City, LA at $79,460.
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.