Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Charlotte, NC
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Charlotte area earns $90,960 a year ($43.73 an hour), 7% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 5% above the North Carolina median ($86,460). Half of the 1,260 speech-language pathologists there earn between $73,770 and $107,040.
| Annual pay | Charlotte area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,230 | $60,800 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $73,770 | $71,160 | $77,730 |
| Median | $90,960 | $86,460 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $107,040 | $103,020 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $125,380 | $121,040 | $134,160 |
| Average | $91,280 | $88,640 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,260 | 5,600 | 183,390 |
Charlotte, NC ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Raleigh, NC: $87,400
- 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.