Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $48.37 an hour ($100,610 a year). About 15,310 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). New York ranks 12th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.24 | $64,980 |
| 25% of workers | $37.77 | $78,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $48.37 | $100,610 |
| 75% of workers | $63.07 | $131,190 |
| 90% of workers | $75.92 | $157,920 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $107,860 | 15,260 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $96,540 | 550 |
| Kingston | $90,980 | 120 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $90,180 | 80 |
| Syracuse | $85,120 | 490 |
| Binghamton | $84,460 | 170 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $82,890 | 850 |
| Utica-Rome | $82,640 | 230 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $82,160 | 690 |
| Ithaca | $81,450 | 60 |
| Glens Falls | $81,120 | 60 |
| Rochester | $80,220 | 950 |
New York 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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