Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $46.52 an hour ($96,760 a year). About 4,030 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,870). Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.75 | $59,800 |
| 25% of workers | $35.57 | $73,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.52 | $96,760 |
| 75% of workers | $51.94 | $108,030 |
| 90% of workers | $60.36 | $125,550 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $102,860 | 2,410 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $100,150 | 50 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $93,890 | 70 |
| Columbus | $93,540 | 140 |
| Rome | $85,440 | 50 |
| Savannah | $83,390 | 210 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $82,950 | 260 |
| Warner Robins | $82,500 | 60 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $81,780 | 100 |
| Albany | $79,360 | 30 |
| Gainesville | $76,980 | 50 |
| Valdosta | $70,870 | 70 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,550 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,700 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $46,250 |
| Occupational Therapists | $104,010 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,750 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $96,060 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $75,920 |
| Recreational Therapists | $52,010 |
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