Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $40.69 an hour ($84,630 a year). About 3,320 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Tennessee ranks 32nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.15 | $58,550 |
| 25% of workers | $31.12 | $64,730 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.69 | $84,630 |
| 75% of workers | $48.92 | $101,760 |
| 90% of workers | $56.15 | $116,790 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga | $93,740 | 330 |
| Clarksville | $93,370 | 170 |
| Memphis | $86,120 | 460 |
| Morristown | $85,750 | 40 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $83,780 | 980 |
| Johnson City | $82,050 | 140 |
| Jackson | $82,000 | 100 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $78,940 | 160 |
| Knoxville | $78,060 | 400 |
| Cleveland | $67,840 | 40 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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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|---|---|
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| Occupational Therapists | $97,700 |
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