Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Tennessee
What speech-language pathologists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$84,630$40.69 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$64,730 – $101,760Top 10%: $116,790+
Jobs3,3200.86× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $83,780 | $40.28 | 980 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $86,120 | $41.40 | 460 |
| Knoxville, TN | $78,060 | $37.53 | 400 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $93,740 | $45.07 | 330 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $93,370 | $44.89 | 170 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $78,940 | $37.95 | 160 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $76,630 | $36.84 | 150 |
| South Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $83,560 | $40.17 | 150 |
| Johnson City, TN | $82,050 | $39.45 | 140 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $92,970 | $44.70 | 130 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $78,150 | $37.57 | 110 |
| Jackson, TN | $82,000 | $39.42 | 100 |
| Cleveland, TN | $67,840 | $32.62 | 40 |
| Morristown, TN | $85,750 | $41.22 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Oklahoma · $84,470 Idaho · $84,380 Nebraska · $84,350 Arkansas · $83,580 Kentucky · $83,550 New Hampshire · $83,040
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Tennessee?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Tennessee earned a median of $84,630 a year ($40.69 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $64,730 to $101,760.
Where in Tennessee do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Chattanooga, TN-GA at $93,740.
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.