Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Pittsburgh, PA
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Pittsburgh area earns $81,810 a year ($39.33 an hour), 16% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and 12% below the Pennsylvania median ($92,960). Half of the 1,300 speech-language pathologists there earn between $61,810 and $100,160.
| Annual pay | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $51,670 | $60,650 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $61,810 | $72,440 | $77,730 |
| Median | $81,810 | $92,960 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $100,160 | $107,990 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $118,410 | $130,780 | $134,160 |
| Average | $83,740 | $93,720 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,300 | 6,570 | 183,390 |
Pittsburgh, PA ranks 49th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Philadelphia, PA: $100,080
- 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.