Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Milwaukee-Waukesha
In Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI), the median pay for speech-language pathologists is $42.40 an hour ($88,190 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($97,870). It is 6% higher than the Wisconsin median ($83,000).
Pay range for speech-language pathologists in Milwaukee-Waukesha (WI)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.51 | $61,370 |
| 25% of workers | $38.29 | $79,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.40 | $88,190 |
| 75% of workers | $49.00 | $101,910 |
| 90% of workers | $53.85 | $112,010 |
Speech-Language Pathologists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha (this page) | $88,190 | 1,000 |
| Madison | $86,890 | 410 |
| Appleton | $82,060 | 90 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $81,940 | 70 |
| Fond du Lac | $81,670 | 50 |
| Green Bay | $80,810 | 180 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $79,300 | 100 |
| Sheboygan | $78,880 | 50 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $78,770 | 70 |
| Kenosha | $78,560 | 80 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $78,130 | 80 |
| Wausau | $78,030 | 60 |
| Eau Claire | $75,840 | 100 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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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