Speech-Language Pathologists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $47.05 an hour ($97,870 a year). About 183,390 people work in this job there.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.24 | $62,900 |
| 25% of workers | $37.37 | $77,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.05 | $97,870 |
| 75% of workers | $55.08 | $114,570 |
| 90% of workers | $64.50 | $134,160 |
Best-paying states for speech-language pathologists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $118,970 | 16,930 |
| Colorado | $110,750 | 4,420 |
| District of Columbia | $109,380 | 390 |
| Washington | $105,550 | 3,570 |
| Nevada | $104,510 | 1,270 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | 720 |
| Delaware | $102,760 | 690 |
| Alaska | $102,670 | 340 |
| Oregon | $102,660 | 1,600 |
| New Jersey | $101,560 | 6,840 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $73,660
- Arizona · $97,800
- Arkansas · $83,580
- California · $118,970
- Colorado · $110,750
- Connecticut · $100,110
- Delaware · $102,760
- Florida · $99,990
- Georgia · $96,760
- Idaho · $84,380
- Illinois · $95,080
- Indiana · $87,360
- Iowa · $81,050
- Kansas · $80,120
- Kentucky · $83,550
- Louisiana · $69,610
- Maine · $82,660
- Maryland · $99,190
- Massachusetts · $101,310
- Michigan · $89,120
- Minnesota · $89,380
- Mississippi · $78,130
- Missouri · $89,280
- Nebraska · $84,350
- Nevada · $104,510
- New Hampshire · $83,040
- New Jersey · $101,560
- New Mexico · $98,690
- New York · $100,610
- North Carolina · $86,460
- North Dakota · $75,240
- Ohio · $93,300
- Oklahoma · $84,470
- Oregon · $102,660
- Pennsylvania · $92,960
- Rhode Island · $104,000
- South Carolina · $90,530
- Tennessee · $84,630
- Texas · $99,910
- Utah · $91,560
- Virginia · $96,250
- Washington · $105,550
- West Virginia · $80,970
- Wisconsin · $83,000
Education, experience and outlook for speech-language pathologists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +16.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 12,500 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $97,550 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,760 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,330 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $48,430 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $100,580 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $72,300 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,960 |
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