Speech-Language Pathologists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $41.57 an hour ($86,460 a year). About 5,600 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). North Carolina ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.23 | $60,800 |
| 25% of workers | $34.21 | $71,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.57 | $86,460 |
| 75% of workers | $49.53 | $103,020 |
| 90% of workers | $58.19 | $121,040 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $101,580 | 240 |
| Rocky Mount | $93,850 | 60 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $90,960 | 1,260 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $87,400 | 1,050 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $86,120 | 130 |
| Winston-Salem | $85,890 | 340 |
| Asheville | $85,040 | 290 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $83,460 | 390 |
| Wilmington | $82,410 | 300 |
| Fayetteville | $81,910 | 220 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $79,240 | 90 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $78,830 | 430 |
| Jacksonville | $78,300 | 60 |
| Burlington | $77,450 | 90 |
North Carolina 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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