Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $44.69 an hour ($92,960 a year). About 6,570 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Pennsylvania ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.16 | $60,650 |
| 25% of workers | $34.83 | $72,440 |
| Half of workers (median) | $44.69 | $92,960 |
| 75% of workers | $51.92 | $107,990 |
| 90% of workers | $62.88 | $130,780 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg | $104,280 | 50 |
| Lancaster | $103,930 | 300 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $100,080 | 3,330 |
| Chambersburg | $99,840 | 70 |
| State College | $96,460 | 40 |
| York-Hanover | $96,380 | 190 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $95,960 | 550 |
| Lebanon | $95,680 | 40 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $93,370 | 300 |
| Reading | $92,930 | 170 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $89,650 | 410 |
| Altoona | $86,470 | 100 |
| Williamsport | $85,630 | 60 |
| Erie | $84,190 | 140 |
| Johnstown | $84,070 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh | $81,810 | 1,300 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,380 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $43,930 |
| Occupational Therapists | $98,440 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $45,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $91,870 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $71,590 |
| Recreational Therapists | $58,940 |
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