Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $50.74 an hour ($105,550 a year). About 3,570 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($97,870). Washington ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $39.10 | $81,330 |
| 25% of workers | $46.20 | $96,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $50.74 | $105,550 |
| 75% of workers | $59.62 | $124,010 |
| 90% of workers | $63.76 | $132,630 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $108,690 | 1,910 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $105,950 | 80 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $104,440 | 120 |
| Yakima | $103,450 | 100 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $103,410 | 130 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $101,400 | 150 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $100,500 | 370 |
| Bellingham | $100,460 | 90 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $99,530 | 70 |
| Longview-Kelso | $98,710 | 50 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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