Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $38.97 an hour ($81,050 a year). About 1,540 people work in this job there.
That is 17% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Iowa ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.42 | $63,270 |
| 25% of workers | $33.88 | $70,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.97 | $81,050 |
| 75% of workers | $46.14 | $95,970 |
| 90% of workers | $51.19 | $106,460 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque | $85,030 | 30 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $84,080 | 380 |
| Ames | $83,170 | 60 |
| Sioux City | $81,900 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $81,050 | 130 |
| Iowa City | $78,960 | 100 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $78,320 | 200 |
| Cedar Rapids | $77,550 | 80 |
Iowa 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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