Speech-Language Pathologist salary in North Dakota
What speech-language pathologists earn in North Dakota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$75,240$36.17 per hour
vs U.S.−23%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$61,520 – $85,920Top 10%: $103,350+
Jobs6301.24× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in North Dakota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND-MN | $76,640 | $36.85 | 190 |
| East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $62,400 | $30.00 | 140 |
| Bismarck, ND | $76,770 | $36.91 | 130 |
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $74,370 | $35.75 | 90 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $76,290 | $36.68 | 60 |
| Minot, ND | $85,920 | $41.31 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Dakota
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
West Virginia · $80,970 Kansas · $80,120 Montana · $78,740 Mississippi · $78,130 Alabama · $73,660 Louisiana · $69,610
Other healthcare salaries in North Dakota
Registered Nurses · $80,730 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,440 Nursing Assistants · $45,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,680 Nurse Practitioners · $130,070 Pharmacists · $142,040 Pharmacy Technicians · $47,560 Dental Assistants · $57,770 Physical Therapists · $85,330 Emergency Medical Technicians · $39,670 Physicians, All Other · $454,550
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in North Dakota?
Speech-Language Pathologists in North Dakota earned a median of $75,240 a year ($36.17 an hour) in May 2025, 23% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $61,520 to $85,920.
Where in North Dakota do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in North Dakota, pay was highest in Minot, ND at $85,920.
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.