Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler
In Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $47.14 an hour ($98,040 a year). About 2,640 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,870). It is about the same as the Arizona median ($97,800).
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $33.53 | $69,740 |
| 25% of workers | $38.95 | $81,020 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.14 | $98,040 |
| 75% of workers | $58.08 | $120,810 |
| 90% of workers | $63.11 | $131,270 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler (this page) | $98,040 | 2,640 |
| Flagstaff | $96,190 | 70 |
| Tucson | $95,450 | 420 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $95,430 | 50 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $95,170 | 40 |
| Yuma | $93,700 | 40 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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