Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $46.27 an hour ($96,250 a year). About 4,460 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). Virginia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.16 | $66,890 |
| 25% of workers | $37.42 | $77,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46.27 | $96,250 |
| 75% of workers | $56.15 | $116,790 |
| 90% of workers | $63.66 | $132,400 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $97,870 | 880 |
| Richmond | $96,080 | 770 |
| Winchester | $96,040 | 80 |
| Charlottesville | $94,800 | 140 |
| Lynchburg | $93,410 | 120 |
| Roanoke | $91,560 | 190 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $85,770 | 60 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $82,280 | 60 |
| Harrisonburg | $79,720 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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)
Related jobs in Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,450 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,710 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $48,320 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $46,060 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $86,520 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $74,960 |
| Recreational Therapists | $61,270 |
Other job titles for this job
Open speech-language pathologists jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring speech-language pathologists? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.