Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Colorado
In Colorado, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $53.25 an hour ($110,750 a year). About 4,420 people work in this job there.
That is 13% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). Colorado ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Colorado
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.53 | $73,900 |
| 25% of workers | $45.48 | $94,590 |
| Half of workers (median) | $53.25 | $110,750 |
| 75% of workers | $65.81 | $136,890 |
| 90% of workers | $79.10 | $164,520 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Colorado metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder | $131,620 | 320 |
| Pueblo | $119,670 | 80 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial | $112,090 | 2,480 |
| Grand Junction | $110,360 | 120 |
| Colorado Springs | $108,140 | 710 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland | $102,760 | 0 |
| Greeley | $99,150 | 170 |
Colorado unemployment rate: 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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