Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Buffalo, NY
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Buffalo area earns $82,890 a year ($39.85 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 18% below the New York State median ($100,610). Half of the 850 speech-language pathologists there earn between $63,530 and $102,450.
| Annual pay | Buffalo area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,280 | $64,980 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $63,530 | $78,570 | $77,730 |
| Median | $82,890 | $100,610 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $102,450 | $131,190 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $116,390 | $157,920 | $134,160 |
| Average | $85,450 | $107,700 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 850 | 15,310 | 183,390 |
Buffalo, NY ranks 48th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- New York, NY: $107,860
- 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
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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.