Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Chicago, IL
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Chicago area earns $98,490 a year ($47.35 an hour), 1% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 4% above the Illinois median ($95,080). Half of the 7,150 speech-language pathologists there earn between $77,960 and $109,640.
| Annual pay | Chicago area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,470 | $60,870 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $77,960 | $76,590 | $77,730 |
| Median | $98,490 | $95,080 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $109,640 | $108,330 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $124,400 | $123,800 | $134,160 |
| Average | $95,200 | $92,660 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 7,150 | 9,040 | 183,390 |
Chicago, IL ranks 27th 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.