Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Colorado
The median speech-language pathologist pay in Colorado is $49.50 per hour, about $102,960 a year, based on 10 postings from 5 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 10roles with published pay
- $49.50median pay per hour
- $37–$60typical published range
- 5employers hiring
Pay percentiles in Colorado
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48.48 | $100,838 |
| 25th percentile | $48.49 | $100,859 |
| Median | $49.50 | $102,960 |
| 75th percentile | $52.00 | $108,165 |
| 90th percentile | $52.50 | $109,200 |
Pay by city in Colorado
| City | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs | 2 | $50.49 | $105,019 |
| Denver | 3 | $50 | $104,000 |
Pay by employer in Colorado
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| BrightSpring Health Services | 3 | $52.50 | $109,200 |
| Banner Health | 1 | $50.51 | $105,061 |
| LifePoint Health | 2 | $49.50 | $102,960 |
| Denver Health | 1 | $48.52 | $100,922 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 3 | $48.48 | $100,838 |
Compare with other states
| State | Median / hour | vs Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $73.50 | +48% |
| Florida | $63 | +27% |
| California | $61.91 | +25% |
| Arizona | $56.50 | +14% |
| Virginia | $56.05 | +13% |
| Washington | $55.88 | +13% |
| North Carolina | $55.50 | +12% |
| Tennessee | $51.00 | +3% |
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.
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Common questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Colorado?
The median is $49.50 per hour, about $102,960 a year, across 10 postings with published pay in Colorado. The middle half of postings fall between $48 and $52 per hour.
Who pays speech-language pathologists the most in Colorado?
5 employers published pay for this role in Colorado. The highest median is at BrightSpring Health Services.
What do speech-language pathologists get paid at other hospitals in Colorado?
- BrightSpring Health ServicesFORT COLLINS, CO$52.50/hr
- LifePoint HealthAurora, CO$49.50/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO$48.48/hr
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- BrightSpring Health ServicesFORT COLLINS, CO · 3 postings$52.50/ hr$50–$55
- LifePoint HealthAurora, CO · 2 postings$49.50/ hr$44–$55
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 3 postings$48.48/ hr$37–$60
- The Stepping Stones Group LLCDenver, CO · 2 wage offers$43.51/ hr$42–$45
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10 SLP postings with published pay in Colorado, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Speech Language PathologistPermanent$37.88–$63.14/ hour
- Speech Language PathologistPermanent$50.00–$55.00/ hour
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