Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $40.17 an hour ($83,550 a year). About 2,610 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Kentucky ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.41 | $63,250 |
| 25% of workers | $33.78 | $70,250 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.17 | $83,550 |
| 75% of workers | $50.06 | $104,120 |
| 90% of workers | $58.22 | $121,090 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $103,420 | 710 |
| Lexington-Fayette | $87,470 | 360 |
| Bowling Green | $82,870 | 140 |
| Owensboro | $81,270 | 70 |
| Elizabethtown | $79,380 | 50 |
| Paducah | $73,900 | 70 |
Kentucky 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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