Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Columbus area earns $96,460 a year ($46.38 an hour), 1% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 3% above the Ohio median ($93,300). Half of the 1,390 speech-language pathologists there earn between $78,010 and $108,280.
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $65,460 | $61,840 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $78,010 | $77,250 | $77,730 |
| Median | $96,460 | $93,300 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $108,280 | $105,500 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $120,200 | $125,330 | $134,160 |
| Average | $94,550 | $93,140 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,390 | 7,270 | 183,390 |
Columbus, OH ranks 32nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Cleveland, OH: $98,900
- Cincinnati, OH: $95,930
- 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
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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.