Speech-Language Pathologist salary in New York
What speech-language pathologists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$100,610$48.37 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$78,570 – $131,190Top 10%: $157,920+
Jobs15,3101.34× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in New York cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $107,860 | $51.86 | 15,260 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,220 | $38.57 | 950 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $82,890 | $39.85 | 850 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $82,160 | $39.50 | 690 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $96,540 | $46.42 | 550 |
| Syracuse, NY | $85,120 | $40.93 | 490 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $82,240 | $39.54 | 270 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $81,790 | $39.32 | 240 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $82,990 | $39.90 | 240 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $82,640 | $39.73 | 230 |
| Binghamton, NY | $84,460 | $40.61 | 170 |
| Kingston, NY | $90,980 | $43.74 | 120 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $90,180 | $43.36 | 80 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $81,120 | $39.00 | 60 |
| Ithaca, NY | $81,450 | $39.16 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
New Jersey · $101,560 Massachusetts · $101,310 Connecticut · $100,110 Florida · $99,990 Texas · $99,910 Maryland · $99,190
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in New York?
Speech-Language Pathologists in New York earned a median of $100,610 a year ($48.37 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $78,570 to $131,190.
Where in New York do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $107,860.
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.