Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Philadelphia, PA
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Philadelphia area earns $100,080 a year ($48.12 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 8% above the Pennsylvania median ($92,960). Half of the 3,330 speech-language pathologists there earn between $79,170 and $116,950.
| Annual pay | Philadelphia area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $66,940 | $60,650 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $79,170 | $72,440 | $77,730 |
| Median | $100,080 | $92,960 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $116,950 | $107,990 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $132,090 | $130,780 | $134,160 |
| Average | $99,520 | $93,720 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 3,330 | 6,570 | 183,390 |
Philadelphia, PA ranks 21st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Pittsburgh, PA: $81,810
- 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.