Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Kentucky
Speech-Language Pathologists in Kentucky earn a median of $39.86 per hour, about $82,910 a year, 13% below the U.S. median of $45.87. The middle half earn between $32.28 and $49.13 per hour. The highest median among Kentucky metro areas is in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, at $47.17 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $39.86median pay per hour
- $82,910median pay per year
- 2,520employed in Kentucky
- #32of 50 states by median pay
Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Kentucky: percentiles
| Level | Kentucky per hour | Kentucky per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.37 | $61,090 | $29.08 |
| Lower quartile | $32.28 | $67,140 | $36.21 |
| Median | $39.86 | $82,910 | $45.87 |
| Upper quartile | $49.13 | $102,190 | $54.09 |
| Top 10% | $54.52 | $113,400 | $63.87 |
Speech-Language Pathologist pay by metro area in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Kentucky median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $47.17 | $98,120 | 770 | 18% above | $50.68 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $40.76 | $84,780 | 330 | 2% above | $43.88 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $38.73 | $80,550 | 120 | 3% below | $42.95 |
| Owensboro, KY | $38.00 | $79,030 | 60 | 5% below | $42.88 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $36.71 | $76,360 | 50 | 8% below | $40.53 |
| Paducah, KY-IL | $32.86 | $68,360 | 60 | 18% below | $38.17 |
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 Kentucky
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Kentucky |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $39.66 | $82,480 | 1% below Kentucky |
| Indiana | $40.55 | $84,330 | 2% above Kentucky |
| Missouri | $40.36 | $83,950 | 1% above Kentucky |
| Ohio | $42.47 | $88,340 | 7% above Kentucky |
| Tennessee | $39.90 | $82,990 | in line with Kentucky |
| Virginia | $45.37 | $94,370 | 14% above Kentucky |
| West Virginia | $38.54 | $80,170 | 3% below Kentucky |
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Common questions
How much does a speech-language pathologist make in Kentucky?
The median is $39.86 per hour, about $82,910 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.37 and the top 10% earn over $54.52 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Kentucky city pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Among Kentucky metro areas, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN has the highest median at $47.17 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Kentucky rank for speech-language pathologist pay?
Kentucky ranks 32nd 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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