Speech-Language Pathologist Salary (2024)
Salary Range
Speech-Language Pathologist salaries range from $82,280 to $135,860 median across cities, depending on location, experience, and industry.
Speech-Language Pathologist Salary by City
| City | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | COL-Adjusted | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $83,400 | $110,200 | $135,860 | $156,940 | $164,530 | $69,387 | 630 |
| San Francisco, CA | $78,580 | $105,380 | $130,270 | $140,090 | $159,790 | $72,533 | 1,930 |
| New York, NY | $74,720 | $86,300 | $126,330 | $137,320 | $165,540 | $67,484 | 16,820 |
| Denver, CO | $83,610 | $98,210 | $111,530 | $139,920 | $152,560 | $98,874 | 2,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $64,910 | $89,990 | $109,170 | $130,800 | $141,360 | $65,765 | 4,370 |
| San Diego, CA | $61,000 | $84,210 | $107,180 | $128,600 | $138,040 | $66,904 | 1,560 |
| Portland, OR | $78,930 | $92,770 | $106,920 | $134,660 | $136,780 | $82,183 | 1,280 |
| Seattle, WA | $78,170 | $93,270 | $104,940 | $123,770 | $133,760 | $70,241 | 1,780 |
| Boston, MA | $65,700 | $81,500 | $103,100 | $112,700 | $128,610 | $67,784 | 3,610 |
| Austin, TX | $67,890 | $78,420 | $102,410 | $119,730 | $127,150 | $99,427 | 2,200 |
| Washington, DC | $69,760 | $78,950 | $101,650 | $124,810 | $143,010 | $66,525 | 2,660 |
| Atlanta, GA | $66,230 | $79,530 | $101,620 | $104,940 | $122,500 | $102,440 | 2,590 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $67,170 | $86,680 | $101,140 | $107,870 | $127,450 | $99,744 | 450 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $64,910 | $78,730 | $100,080 | $115,620 | $131,520 | $84,527 | 3,570 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $67,620 | $80,130 | $100,000 | $115,300 | $138,010 | $99,305 | 2,150 |
| Charlotte, NC | $60,390 | $76,230 | $99,390 | $107,090 | $139,510 | $102,782 | 1,410 |
| Miami, FL | $77,340 | $89,610 | $98,170 | $107,130 | $118,110 | $79,748 | 2,590 |
| Tampa, FL | $73,580 | $77,160 | $97,440 | $104,000 | $113,120 | $97,831 | 1,440 |
| Houston, TX | $66,540 | $77,860 | $96,570 | $120,740 | $130,970 | $100,073 | 4,110 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $55,020 | $74,870 | $86,630 | $100,280 | $108,620 | $81,573 | 2,510 |
| Dallas, TX | $65,740 | $73,600 | $85,920 | $112,020 | $134,870 | $82,536 | 4,990 |
| Chicago, IL | $54,750 | $70,500 | $83,990 | $105,640 | $121,610 | $78,276 | 7,210 |
| Nashville, TN | $53,180 | $64,140 | $83,970 | $102,490 | $110,410 | $83,719 | 1,010 |
| Detroit, MI | $61,050 | $67,050 | $82,460 | $100,540 | $108,460 | $86,709 | 1,800 |
| Raleigh, NC | $60,690 | $62,560 | $82,280 | $104,310 | $134,290 | $82,445 | 780 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The national median salary for Speech-Language Pathologist is $101,561 as of 2024. The national mean (average) is $103,951. Salaries range from $82,280 to $135,860 depending on city and cost of living.
Speech-Language Pathologist salaries vary significantly by metro area. The highest-paying cities offer median salaries well above the national average of $101,561, though cost of living should be factored in. Check the city breakdown table above for COL-adjusted figures.
There are approximately 75,650 Speech-Language Pathologist positions in the US across 25 metropolitan areas tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Speech-Language Pathologist positions at the 90th percentile earn significantly more than the median, suggesting strong income growth potential with experience and specialization. The gap between the 10th and 90th percentile indicates the impact that skills, location, and seniority have on compensation.
Salary data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. COL adjustments use BEA Regional Price Parities.