Speech-Language Pathologist salary in West Virginia
What speech-language pathologists earn in West Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$80,970$38.93 per hour
vs U.S.−17%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$67,640 – $108,290Top 10%: $125,160+
Jobs8801.07× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in West Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $99,960 | $48.06 | 3,140 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $107,880 | $51.87 | 240 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $98,700 | $47.45 | 200 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $82,110 | $39.48 | 160 |
| Charleston, WV | $68,510 | $32.94 | 110 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $70,630 | $33.96 | 100 |
| Beckley, WV | $65,420 | $31.45 | 80 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $96,040 | $46.18 | 80 |
| Morgantown, WV | $70,940 | $34.11 | 60 |
| Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH | $72,730 | $34.97 | 60 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $101,750 | $48.92 | 60 |
| Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | $81,930 | $39.39 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in West Virginia
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $83,000 Maine · $82,660 Vermont · $82,090 Wyoming · $82,040 Iowa · $81,050 Kansas · $80,120
Other healthcare salaries in West Virginia
Registered Nurses · $80,130 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,010 Nursing Assistants · $36,720 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $55,360 Medical Assistants · $37,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $38,210 Nurse Practitioners · $127,320 Pharmacists · $133,430 Physicians, All Other · $258,020 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,150 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,810 Phlebotomists · $39,250
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in West Virginia?
Speech-Language Pathologists in West Virginia earned a median of $80,970 a year ($38.93 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $67,640 to $108,290.
Where in West Virginia do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in West Virginia, pay was highest in Wheeling, WV-OH at $101,750.
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.