Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Providence, RI
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Providence area earns $99,720 a year ($47.94 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 4% below the Rhode Island median ($104,000). Half of the 1,090 speech-language pathologists there earn between $86,380 and $108,200.
| Annual pay | Providence area | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,600 | $75,270 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $86,380 | $92,260 | $77,730 |
| Median | $99,720 | $104,000 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $108,200 | $111,610 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $127,710 | $130,830 | $134,160 |
| Average | $100,070 | $103,850 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,090 | 720 | 183,390 |
Providence, RI ranks 24th 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.