Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Washington, DC
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The median speech-language pathologist in the Washington area earns $99,960 a year ($48.06 an hour), 2% above the U.S. median ($97,870). Half of the 3,140 speech-language pathologists there earn between $77,830 and $129,700.
Median $99,960
10th: $72,80090th: $135,830
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $72,800 | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $77,830 | $77,730 |
| Median | $99,960 | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $129,700 | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $135,830 | $134,160 |
| Average | $104,380 | $98,170 |
| Jobs | 3,140 | 183,390 |
Washington, DC ranks 22nd 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.