Speech-Language Pathologist Salary
Updated
The median speech-language pathologist in the U.S. earns $97,870 a year ($47.05 an hour). Half earn between $77,730 and $114,570. Among the 50 largest metro areas, pay is highest in San Jose, CA ($132,720) and lowest in Birmingham, AL ($75,750).
Median $97,870
10th: $62,90090th: $134,160
| Annual pay | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $77,730 |
| Median | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $134,160 |
| Average | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 183,390 |
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.