Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Wisconsin
What speech-language pathologists earn in Wisconsin and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$83,000$39.90 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $97,870
Middle half earn$72,370 – $99,530Top 10%: $108,360+
Jobs2,9400.85× the U.S. concentration
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Wisconsin cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $93,370 | $44.89 | 2,570 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $88,190 | $42.40 | 1,000 |
| Madison, WI | $86,890 | $41.78 | 410 |
| Green Bay, WI | $80,810 | $38.85 | 180 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $76,350 | $36.71 | 180 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $78,900 | $37.93 | 160 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $82,000 | $39.42 | 130 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $78,610 | $37.79 | 110 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $75,840 | $36.46 | 100 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $79,300 | $38.12 | 100 |
| Appleton, WI | $82,060 | $39.45 | 90 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $78,130 | $37.56 | 80 |
| Kenosha, WI | $78,560 | $37.77 | 80 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $78,770 | $37.87 | 70 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $81,940 | $39.40 | 70 |
| Wausau, WI | $78,030 | $37.52 | 60 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $81,670 | $39.26 | 50 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $78,880 | $37.92 | 50 |
| Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $89,200 | $42.88 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Wisconsin
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in similar states
Arkansas · $83,580 Kentucky · $83,550 New Hampshire · $83,040 Maine · $82,660 Vermont · $82,090 Wyoming · $82,040
Other healthcare salaries in Wisconsin
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,340 Registered Nurses · $95,530 Nursing Assistants · $45,130 Medical Assistants · $48,680 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,970 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,670 Dental Assistants · $47,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,760 Physicians, All Other · $391,740 Pharmacists · $148,740 Physical Therapists · $101,840 Nurse Practitioners · $131,980
Questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Wisconsin?
Speech-Language Pathologists in Wisconsin earned a median of $83,000 a year ($39.90 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $97,870. The middle half earned $72,370 to $99,530.
Where in Wisconsin do speech-language pathologists earn the most?
Among areas in Wisconsin, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $93,370.
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.