Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Seattle area earns $108,690 a year ($52.25 an hour), 11% above the U.S. median ($97,870) and 3% above the Washington median ($105,550). Half of the 1,910 speech-language pathologists there earn between $99,000 and $127,910.
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $85,190 | $81,330 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $99,000 | $96,100 | $77,730 |
| Median | $108,690 | $105,550 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $127,910 | $124,010 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $134,920 | $132,630 | $134,160 |
| Average | $111,580 | $107,610 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 1,910 | 3,570 | 183,390 |
Seattle, WA ranks 8th 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
- New York, NY: $107,860
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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.