Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Maryland
In Maryland, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $47.69 an hour ($99,190 a year). About 3,510 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($97,870). Maryland ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Maryland
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.52 | $63,480 |
| 25% of workers | $38.16 | $79,370 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.69 | $99,190 |
| 75% of workers | $54.93 | $114,260 |
| 90% of workers | $62.78 | $130,590 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Maryland metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson | $101,160 | 1,830 |
| Lexington Park | $100,880 | 60 |
| Salisbury | $95,700 | 60 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg | $82,110 | 160 |
Maryland unemployment rate: 4.1% (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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