Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $42.92 an hour ($89,280 a year). About 3,230 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Missouri ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.97 | $58,180 |
| 25% of workers | $34.39 | $71,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.92 | $89,280 |
| 75% of workers | $49.63 | $103,240 |
| 90% of workers | $57.33 | $119,240 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau | $97,900 | 80 |
| Columbia | $97,610 | 140 |
| St. Joseph | $93,880 | 50 |
| Springfield | $92,460 | 290 |
| St. Louis | $86,480 | 1,630 |
| Kansas City | $86,120 | 1,270 |
| Jefferson City | $83,740 | 50 |
| Joplin | $81,040 | 80 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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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