Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Pennsylvania
What speech-language pathologists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$92,960$44.69 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$72,440 – $107,990Top 10%: $130,780+
Jobs6,5700.92× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $100,080 | $48.12 | 3,330 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $81,810 | $39.33 | 1,300 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $95,960 | $46.14 | 550 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $89,650 | $43.10 | 410 |
| Lancaster, PA | $103,930 | $49.97 | 300 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $93,370 | $44.89 | 300 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $96,380 | $46.34 | 190 |
| Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $91,710 | $44.09 | 190 |
| Reading, PA | $92,930 | $44.68 | 170 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $64,010 | $30.78 | 170 |
| Erie, PA | $84,190 | $40.48 | 140 |
| Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $83,380 | $40.09 | 140 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $90,560 | $43.54 | 110 |
| Altoona, PA | $86,470 | $41.57 | 100 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $99,840 | $48.00 | 70 |
| Johnstown, PA | $84,070 | $40.42 | 70 |
| Williamsport, PA | $85,630 | $41.17 | 60 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $104,280 | $50.13 | 50 |
| Lebanon, PA | $95,680 | $46.00 | 40 |
| State College, PA | $96,460 | $46.37 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Virginia · $96,250 Illinois · $95,080 Ohio · $93,300 Utah · $91,560 South Carolina · $90,530 Minnesota · $89,380
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Pennsylvania?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $92,960 a year ($44.69 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $72,440 to $107,990.
Where in Pennsylvania do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in Gettysburg, PA at $104,280.
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.