Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $50.00 an hour ($104,000 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). Rhode Island ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Rhode Island
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.19 | $75,270 |
| 25% of workers | $44.36 | $92,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.00 | $104,000 |
| 75% of workers | $53.66 | $111,610 |
| 90% of workers | $62.90 | $130,830 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Rhode Island metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Providence-Warwick | $99,720 | 1,090 |
Rhode Island 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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