Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $47.35 an hour ($98,490 a year). About 7,150 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,870). It is 4% higher than the Illinois median ($95,080).
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.04 | $62,470 |
| 25% of workers | $37.48 | $77,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.35 | $98,490 |
| 75% of workers | $52.71 | $109,640 |
| 90% of workers | $59.81 | $124,400 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $98,490 | 7,150 |
| Rockford | $96,740 | 190 |
| Bloomington | $84,330 | 130 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $82,570 | 150 |
| Springfield | $82,280 | 160 |
| Peoria | $82,060 | 210 |
| Decatur | $81,600 | 50 |
| Kankakee | $77,210 | 50 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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