Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Birmingham, AL
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Birmingham area earns $75,750 a year ($36.42 an hour), 23% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 3% above the Alabama median ($73,660). Half of the 600 speech-language pathologists there earn between $65,450 and $94,440.
| Annual pay | Birmingham area | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,190 | $58,010 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $65,450 | $63,760 | $77,730 |
| Median | $75,750 | $73,660 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $94,440 | $88,990 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $115,700 | $109,300 | $134,160 |
| Average | $81,830 | $78,780 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 600 | 2,060 | 183,390 |
Birmingham, AL ranks 50th 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.