Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Atlanta, GA
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Atlanta area earns $102,860 a year ($49.45 an hour), 5% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 6% above the Georgia median ($96,760). Half of the 2,410 speech-language pathologists there earn between $75,840 and $110,650.
| Annual pay | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,360 | $59,800 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $75,840 | $73,990 | $77,730 |
| Median | $102,860 | $96,760 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $110,650 | $108,030 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $129,170 | $125,550 | $134,160 |
| Average | $97,230 | $93,470 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 2,410 | 4,030 | 183,390 |
Atlanta, GA ranks 15th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- San Jose, CA: $132,720
- San Francisco, CA: $130,850
- Sacramento, CA: $126,360
- San Diego, CA: $119,690
- Riverside, CA: $118,560
- Denver, CO: $112,090
- Los Angeles, CA: $109,740
- Seattle, WA: $108,690
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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.