Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati (OH), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $46.12 an hour ($95,930 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.

$46.12Median hourly pay
$78,810–$107,540Middle half of workers, yearly
1,690People in this job in Cincinnati (OH)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). It is 3% higher than the Ohio median ($93,300).

Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Cincinnati (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$29.46$61,270
25% of workers$37.89$78,810
Half of workers (median)$46.12$95,930
75% of workers$51.70$107,540
90% of workers$61.35$127,610

Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cleveland$98,9001,180
Akron$98,800410
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$96,920490
Columbus$96,4601,390
Cincinnati (this page)$95,9301,690
Canton-Massillon$95,030290
Toledo$89,010310
Springfield$82,03050
Sandusky$82,02060
Lima$80,81080
Youngstown-Warren$79,160260
Mansfield$77,57050

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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Other job titles for this job

Speech-language PathologistSLPHome Health SLPLanguage PathologistOral TherapistPediatric SLPPediatric Speech-language PathologistPublic School Speech ClinicianPublic School Speech TherapistSchool SLPSLP CFSNF RN

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.