Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Portland, OR
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Portland area earns $107,650 a year ($51.75 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 5% above the Oregon median ($102,660). Half of the 1,140 speech-language pathologists there earn between $94,190 and $131,600.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $81,720 | $74,410 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $94,190 | $85,810 | $77,730 |
| Median | $107,650 | $102,660 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $131,600 | $127,700 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $143,780 | $143,000 | $134,160 |
| Average | $110,510 | $106,210 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,140 | 1,600 | 183,390 |
Portland, OR ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- 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
- Seattle, WA: $108,690
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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.