Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Detroit area earns $89,640 a year ($43.10 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 1% above the Michigan median ($89,120). Half of the 1,850 speech-language pathologists there earn between $77,560 and $102,540.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $64,060 | $62,430 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $77,560 | $76,070 | $77,730 |
| Median | $89,640 | $89,120 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $102,540 | $101,410 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $113,100 | $108,670 | $134,160 |
| Average | $90,740 | $88,650 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,850 | 4,730 | 183,390 |
Detroit, MI ranks 40th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $94,490
- 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.