Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $48.83 an hour ($101,560 a year). About 6,840 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.43 | $71,620 |
| 25% of workers | $39.75 | $82,680 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.83 | $101,560 |
| 75% of workers | $61.98 | $128,910 |
| 90% of workers | $80.40 | $167,230 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $94,810 | 270 |
| Vineland | $88,410 | 70 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $85,580 | 170 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (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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