Speech-Language Pathologist salary
The median speech-language pathologist pay is $49 per hour, or about $101,920 a year, based on 203 postings with published pay from 43 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 203roles with published pay
- $49median pay per hour
- $36–$62typical published range
- 43employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42.52 | $88,450 |
| 25th percentile | $45.30 | $94,224 |
| Median | $49 | $101,920 |
| 75th percentile | $55.88 | $116,230 |
| 90th percentile | $61.90 | $128,756 |
Speech-Language Pathologist salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $45.87 per hour, about $95,410 a year, across 178,790 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $55.77 | $116,000 | 14,680 |
| New York | $52.34 | $108,870 | 16,250 |
| Hawaii | $52.03 | $108,230 | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $51.42 | $106,950 | 410 |
| New Mexico | $50.44 | $104,910 | 1,040 |
| Oregon | $50.11 | $104,230 | 1,750 |
| Washington | $49.26 | $102,450 | 3,170 |
| Massachusetts | $48.94 | $101,790 | 5,000 |
| New Jersey | $48.85 | $101,600 | 7,660 |
| Delaware | $48.57 | $101,030 | 0 |
| Nevada | $48.48 | $100,840 | 1,170 |
| Rhode Island | $48.41 | $100,680 | 810 |
| Maryland | $48.35 | $100,560 | 3,720 |
| Connecticut | $48.34 | $100,550 | 2,160 |
| Alaska | $48.17 | $100,180 | 330 |
| Georgia | $47.64 | $99,100 | 4,190 |
| Florida | $46.71 | $97,150 | 8,990 |
| Arizona | $46.15 | $95,990 | 2,830 |
| Virginia | $45.37 | $94,370 | 3,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $45.10 | $93,800 | 6,860 |
| South Carolina | $44.18 | $91,880 | 2,150 |
| Texas | $43.00 | $89,450 | 18,600 |
| Ohio | $42.47 | $88,340 | 7,660 |
| North Carolina | $42.03 | $87,420 | 5,160 |
| Wyoming | $41.26 | $85,820 | 270 |
| Utah | $41.02 | $85,320 | 1,450 |
| Indiana | $40.55 | $84,330 | 3,080 |
| Oklahoma | $40.53 | $84,310 | 2,040 |
| Missouri | $40.36 | $83,950 | 2,700 |
| New Hampshire | $40.29 | $83,800 | 790 |
| Tennessee | $39.90 | $82,990 | 3,510 |
| Kentucky | $39.86 | $82,910 | 2,520 |
| Illinois | $39.66 | $82,480 | 9,100 |
| Minnesota | $39.64 | $82,450 | 3,730 |
| Michigan | $39.36 | $81,860 | 4,410 |
| Maine | $39.28 | $81,700 | 610 |
| Nebraska | $39.28 | $81,710 | 1,230 |
| Kansas | $39.11 | $81,360 | 1,790 |
| Iowa | $39.00 | $81,120 | 1,390 |
| Wisconsin | $38.74 | $80,580 | 3,210 |
| Montana | $38.62 | $80,330 | 430 |
| West Virginia | $38.54 | $80,170 | 920 |
| Arkansas | $38.36 | $79,800 | 2,740 |
| Vermont | $37.78 | $78,580 | 470 |
| Idaho | $37.72 | $78,450 | 1,310 |
| Mississippi | $36.44 | $75,790 | 1,510 |
| Alabama | $34.89 | $72,560 | 1,840 |
| North Dakota | $32.37 | $67,330 | 670 |
| Louisiana | $31.62 | $65,770 | 3,110 |
| South Dakota | $30.37 | $63,180 | 510 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Speech-Language Pathologists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $65.32 | $135,860 | 630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62.63 | $130,270 | 1,930 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $61.87 | $128,700 | 160 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $60.74 | $126,330 | 16,820 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $59.71 | $124,190 | 410 |
| Salinas, CA | $59.64 | $124,050 | 150 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $59.41 | $123,560 | 130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $58.89 | $122,490 | 750 |
| El Centro, CA | $58.70 | $122,100 | 40 |
| Merced, CA | $57.42 | $119,430 | 80 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 3 | $73.50 | $152,880 |
| Florida | 4 | $63 | $131,040 |
| California | 25 | $61.91 | $128,773 |
| Arizona | 3 | $56.50 | $117,520 |
| Virginia | 16 | $56.05 | $116,574 |
| Washington | 10 | $55.88 | $116,230 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $55.50 | $115,440 |
| Tennessee | 6 | $51.00 | $106,070 |
| Maine | 10 | $50.59 | $105,238 |
| Massachusetts | 19 | $50.45 | $104,936 |
| Colorado | 10 | $49.50 | $102,960 |
| Nevada | 4 | $49.25 | $102,440 |
| Rhode Island | 3 | $48.80 | $101,504 |
| Texas | 6 | $47.55 | $98,914 |
| New York | 4 | $46.09 | $95,878 |
| Illinois | 12 | $45.70 | $95,056 |
| Minnesota | 14 | $43.91 | $91,333 |
| South Carolina | 3 | $43.88 | $91,270 |
| New Hampshire | 5 | $43.58 | $90,646 |
| Maryland | 11 | $43.22 | $89,898 |
Speech-Language Pathologist wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 126 | $43–$58 | $46.80 |
| New York | 28 | $35–$55 | $42.19 |
| Michigan | 6 | $34–$48 | $41.39 |
| Washington | 9 | $38–$48 | $39.30 |
| Florida | 9 | $33–$44 | $37.87 |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $34–$50 | $36.06 |
| Illinois | 10 | $31–$37 | $35.58 |
| Texas | 16 | $32–$43 | $35.16 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 259 distinct offers, median $43.94 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Camino Health | 2 | $77.32 | $160,826 |
| MarinHealth | 1 | $61.59 | $128,107 |
| Seattle Children's | 4 | $60.17 | $125,154 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $59.96 | $124,717 |
| Sharp Healthcare | 1 | $59.96 | $124,717 |
| Riverside Health System | 2 | $59 | $122,720 |
| Amedisys | 10 | $57.74 | $120,099 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 1 | $56.92 | $118,394 |
| Sentara Healthcare | 5 | $56.09 | $116,667 |
| MultiCare | 5 | $55.88 | $116,230 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 203 postings from 43 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make?
The median speech-language pathologist pay across 203 postings with published pay is $49 per hour, about $101,920 a year. Half of the postings fall between $45 and $56 per hour.
Which states pay speech-language pathologists the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are Georgia ($73.50/hr), Florida ($63/hr), California ($61.91/hr).
What do speech-language pathologists get paid at other employers in California?
- El Camino HealthMountain View, CA$77.32/hr
- Community Hospital of the Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CA$76.88/hr
- BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA$62.50/hr
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