Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $42.00 an hour ($87,360 a year). About 3,310 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Indiana ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.32 | $60,990 |
| 25% of workers | $36.24 | $75,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.00 | $87,360 |
| 75% of workers | $51.00 | $106,080 |
| 90% of workers | $59.10 | $122,930 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $96,570 | 90 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $93,320 | 1,360 |
| Bloomington | $91,950 | 40 |
| Terre Haute | $86,780 | 60 |
| Evansville | $85,220 | 210 |
| Fort Wayne | $83,200 | 270 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $83,170 | 150 |
| Muncie | $80,860 | 40 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $80,110 | 70 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $79,250 | 30 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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