Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Riverside area earns $118,560 a year ($57.00 an hour), 21% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and about the same as the California median ($118,970). Half of the 2,120 speech-language pathologists there earn between $90,170 and $131,890.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,590 | $79,750 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $90,170 | $98,920 | $77,730 |
| Median | $118,560 | $118,970 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $131,890 | $135,070 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $146,240 | $160,900 | $134,160 |
| Average | $112,320 | $118,600 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 2,120 | 16,930 | 183,390 |
Riverside, CA ranks 5th 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
- Denver, CO: $112,090
- Seattle, WA: $108,690
- New York, NY: $107,860
- Portland, OR: $107,650
- Austin, TX: $106,290
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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.