Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $35.41 an hour ($73,660 a year). About 2,060 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.89 | $58,010 |
| 25% of workers | $30.65 | $63,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.41 | $73,660 |
| 75% of workers | $42.78 | $88,990 |
| 90% of workers | $52.55 | $109,300 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | $80,070 | 90 |
| Tuscaloosa | $78,000 | 70 |
| Birmingham | $75,750 | 600 |
| Huntsville | $74,680 | 230 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $74,150 | 60 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $72,870 | 40 |
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $71,200 | 80 |
| Montgomery | $70,810 | 120 |
| Dothan | $69,870 | 70 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $69,860 | 30 |
| Mobile | $69,450 | 160 |
| Decatur | $67,350 | 60 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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