Updated October 15, 2026

Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Nebraska

Speech-Language Pathologists in Nebraska earn a median of $39.28 per hour, about $81,710 a year, 14% below the U.S. median of $45.87. The middle half earn between $32.26 and $47.31 per hour. The highest median among Nebraska metro areas is in Grand Island, NE, at $44.35 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.

Speech-Language Pathologist pay in Nebraska: percentiles

LevelNebraska per hourNebraska per yearU.S. per hour
Lowest 10%$26.49$55,100$29.08
Lower quartile$32.26$67,100$36.21
Median$39.28$81,710$45.87
Upper quartile$47.31$98,400$54.09
Top 10%$53.89$112,090$63.87

Speech-Language Pathologist pay by metro area in Nebraska

Metro areaMedian / hrMedian / yearEmployedvs Nebraska medianAfter cost of living
Grand Island, NE$44.35$92,2506013% above$51.18
Lincoln, NE$43.94$91,40020012% above$47.98
Omaha, NE-IA$38.22$79,5006703% below$41.58

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 Nebraska

StateMedian / hrMedian / yearCompared with Nebraska
Iowa$39.00$81,1201% below Nebraska
Kansas$39.11$81,360in line with Nebraska
Missouri$40.36$83,9503% above Nebraska
South Dakota$30.37$63,18023% below Nebraska
Wyoming$41.26$85,8205% above Nebraska

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Common questions

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

The median is $39.28 per hour, about $81,710 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $26.49 and the top 10% earn over $53.89 (BLS, May 2024).

Which Nebraska city pays speech-language pathologists the most?

Among Nebraska metro areas, Grand Island, NE has the highest median at $44.35 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.

Where does Nebraska rank for speech-language pathologist pay?

Nebraska ranks 37th 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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  • Box Butte General HospitalAlliance, NE · 1 wage offer$41.16/ hr$41–$41
  • Father Flanagan's Boys' HomeBoys Town, NE · 1 wage offer$36.06/ hr$36–$36
  • AmedisysButler, GA · 3 postings$73.50/ hr$49–$85
  • BrightSpring Health ServicesESCONDIDO, CA · 7 postings$62.50/ hr$60–$65

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  1. Speech Language Pathologist - Inpatient Rehab, Carolinas Rehab Northeast, PRNPer diem
    $49.00–$49.00/ hour
    Advocate Health · Nebraska · posted 2 days ago
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    $47.50–$47.50/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Omaha, NE · posted 3 days ago

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