Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Connecticut

Speech-Language Pathologists in Connecticut earn a median of $48.34 per hour, about $100,550 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $45.87. The middle half earn between $38.78 and $57.07 per hour. The highest median among Connecticut metro areas is in Waterbury-Shelton, CT, at $49.78 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Connecticut: percentiles

LevelConnecticut per hourConnecticut per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$30.45$63,340$29.08
Lower quartile$38.78$80,660$36.21
Median$48.34$100,550$45.87
Upper quartile$57.07$118,710$54.09
Top 10%$69.30$144,140$63.87

Speech-Language Pathologist pay by metro area in Connecticut

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Connecticut medianAfter cost of living
Waterbury-Shelton, CT$49.78$103,5402103% above$49.89
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT$49.73$103,4307203% above$46.54
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT$48.52$100,920690in line with$47.22
New Haven, CT$47.71$99,2302701% below$45.63
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT$47.69$99,2001201% below—

Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in states next to Connecticut

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Connecticut
Massachusetts$48.94$101,7901% above Connecticut
New York$52.34$108,8708% above Connecticut
Rhode Island$48.41$100,680in line with Connecticut

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Common questions

How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Connecticut?

The median is $48.34 per hour, about $100,550 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.45 and the top 10% earn over $69.30 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Connecticut city pays speech-language pathologists the most?

Among Connecticut metro areas, Waterbury-Shelton, CT has the highest median at $49.78 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Connecticut rank for speech-language pathologist pay?

Connecticut ranks 14th of 50 states by median speech-language pathologist pay.

Is this the same as the pay in job postings?

No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.

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  • University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT · 1 wage offer$30.72/ hr$31–$31
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