Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $51.75 an hour ($107,650 a year). About 1,140 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). It is 5% higher than the Oregon median ($102,660).
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.29 | $81,720 |
| 25% of workers | $45.29 | $94,190 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.75 | $107,650 |
| 75% of workers | $63.27 | $131,600 |
| 90% of workers | $69.13 | $143,780 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $109,560 | 100 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $107,650 | 1,140 |
| Albany | $104,470 | 40 |
| Salem | $102,360 | 120 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $96,260 | 160 |
| Medford | $93,580 | 50 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (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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