Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $33.46 an hour ($69,610 a year). About 3,000 people work in this job there.
That is 29% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.71 | $53,480 |
| 25% of workers | $29.23 | $60,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.46 | $69,610 |
| 75% of workers | $43.59 | $90,660 |
| 90% of workers | $51.75 | $107,650 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $79,460 | 210 |
| Monroe | $78,860 | 190 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $77,420 | 550 |
| Alexandria | $77,080 | 90 |
| Lafayette | $69,610 | 200 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $67,070 | 160 |
| Baton Rouge | $65,020 | 610 |
| Lake Charles | $64,720 | 210 |
| Hammond | $61,300 | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $60,790 | 300 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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