Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Memphis, TN
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Memphis area earns $86,120 a year ($41.40 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 2% above the Tennessee median ($84,630). Half of the 460 speech-language pathologists there earn between $63,090 and $102,260.
| Annual pay | Memphis area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,310 | $58,550 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $63,090 | $64,730 | $77,730 |
| Median | $86,120 | $84,630 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $102,260 | $101,760 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $117,530 | $116,790 | $134,160 |
| Average | $86,200 | $85,050 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 460 | 3,320 | 183,390 |
Memphis, TN ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Nashville, TN: $83,780
- 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.