Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Mississippi
What speech-language pathologists earn in Mississippi and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,130$37.56 per hour
vs U.S.−20%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$62,080 – $97,860Top 10%: $106,170+
Jobs1,7901.31× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Mississippi cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $86,120 | $41.40 | 460 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $76,660 | $36.86 | 430 |
| Jackson, MS | $78,670 | $37.82 | 410 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $78,920 | $37.94 | 220 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $69,490 | $33.41 | 210 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $75,290 | $36.20 | 150 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $75,330 | $36.22 | 140 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $74,140 | $35.64 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Mississippi
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $82,040 Iowa · $81,050 West Virginia · $80,970 Kansas · $80,120 Montana · $78,740 North Dakota · $75,240
Other healthcare salaries in Mississippi
Registered Nurses · $77,090 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $23,860 Nursing Assistants · $31,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $50,220 Nurse Practitioners · $124,730 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,040 Medical Assistants · $35,360 Dental Assistants · $39,160 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $50,640 Pharmacists · $133,230 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $59,300 Psychiatric Aides · $30,510
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Mississippi?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Mississippi earned a median of $78,130 a year ($37.56 an hour) in May 2025, 20% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $62,080 to $97,860.
Where in Mississippi do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Mississippi, pay was highest in Memphis, TN-MS-AR at $86,120.
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.