Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $38.52 an hour ($80,120 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Kansas ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.55 | $59,390 |
| 25% of workers | $31.26 | $65,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.52 | $80,120 |
| 75% of workers | $47.91 | $99,650 |
| 90% of workers | $52.11 | $108,390 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $85,130 | 50 |
| Topeka | $78,970 | 140 |
| Wichita | $78,390 | 430 |
| Manhattan | $77,050 | 80 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (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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