Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Indiana

Speech-Language Pathologists in Indiana earn a median of $40.55 per hour, about $84,330 a year, 12% below the U.S. median of $45.87. The middle half earn between $34.45 and $50.11 per hour. The highest median among Indiana metro areas is in Evansville, IN, at $46.89 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Indiana: percentiles

LevelIndiana per hourIndiana per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$29.20$60,740$29.08
Lower quartile$34.45$71,660$36.21
Median$40.55$84,330$45.87
Upper quartile$50.11$104,230$54.09
Top 10%$57.50$119,600$63.87

Speech-Language Pathologist pay by metro area in Indiana

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Indiana medianAfter cost of living
Evansville, IN$46.89$97,54013016% above$51.23
Kokomo, IN$44.29$92,120309% above$49.40
Bloomington, IN$41.01$85,290501% above$43.13
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$40.55$84,3301,340in line with$42.37
Fort Wayne, IN$40.12$83,4502301% below$43.34
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$38.99$81,0901404% below$41.99
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN$38.89$80,880804% below$41.62
Terre Haute, IN$38.89$80,890704% below$44.30
Muncie, IN$37.74$78,500307% below$42.81
Elkhart-Goshen, IN$35.03$72,8707014% below$38.78

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 Indiana

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Indiana
Illinois$39.66$82,4802% below Indiana
Kentucky$39.86$82,9102% below Indiana
Michigan$39.36$81,8603% below Indiana
Ohio$42.47$88,3405% above Indiana

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Common questions

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

The median is $40.55 per hour, about $84,330 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.20 and the top 10% earn over $57.50 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Indiana city pays speech-language pathologists the most?

Among Indiana metro areas, Evansville, IN has the highest median at $46.89 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Indiana rank for speech-language pathologist pay?

Indiana ranks 27th 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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  • Healthcare Therapy Services, Inc.Summitville, IN · 1 wage offer$43.00/ hr$43–$43
  • Indiana University Health, Inc.Lafayette, IN · 1 wage offer$38.46/ hr$38–$38
  • The Stepping Stones Group LLCSouth Bend, IN · 1 wage offer$32.45/ hr$32–$32

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Low$32Median$38.46High$43

3 employer-reported wage offers for SLP in federal filings in Indiana, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

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    $36.42–$54.17/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Indianapolis, IN · posted 8 days ago

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