Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Richmond, VA
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Richmond area earns $96,080 a year ($46.19 an hour), 2% below the U.S. median ($97,870) and about the same as the Virginia median ($96,250). Half of the 770 speech-language pathologists there earn between $81,530 and $116,790.
| Annual pay | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,700 | $66,890 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $81,530 | $77,830 | $77,730 |
| Median | $96,080 | $96,250 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $116,790 | $116,790 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $124,800 | $132,400 | $134,160 |
| Average | $97,870 | $99,590 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 770 | 4,460 | 183,390 |
Richmond, VA ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for speech-language pathologist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($132,720).
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- Virginia Beach, VA: $97,870
- 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.