Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $48.06 an hour ($99,960 a year). About 3,140 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). It is 9% lower than the District of Columbia median ($109,380).
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $35.00 | $72,800 |
| 25% of workers | $37.42 | $77,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.06 | $99,960 |
| 75% of workers | $62.36 | $129,700 |
| 90% of workers | $65.30 | $135,830 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in District of Columbia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page) | $99,960 | 3,140 |
District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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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