Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $97,870 · Median hourly: $47.05 · Employment: 183,390
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,900 | $30.24 |
| 25th | $77,730 | $37.37 |
| Median | $97,870 | $47.05 |
| 75th | $114,570 | $55.08 |
| 90th | $134,160 | $64.50 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1127
- Total U.S. employment: 183,390
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
A closer look
At $47.05 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $97,864 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $97,870.
Speech-Language Pathologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $73,660 | $35.41 | -24.7% | 2,060 |
| Alaska | $102,670 | $49.36 | +4.9% | 340 |
| Arizona | $97,800 | $47.02 | -0.1% | 3,390 |
| Arkansas | $83,580 | $40.18 | -14.6% | 2,430 |
| California | $118,970 | $57.20 | +21.6% | 16,930 |
| Colorado | $110,750 | $53.25 | +13.2% | 4,420 |
| Connecticut | $100,110 | $48.13 | +2.3% | 2,390 |
| Delaware | $102,760 | $49.40 | +5.0% | 690 |
| District of Columbia | $109,380 | $52.59 | +11.8% | 390 |
| Florida | $99,990 | $48.07 | +2.2% | 10,080 |
| Georgia | $96,760 | $46.52 | -1.1% | 4,030 |
| Hawaii | $97,560 | $46.90 | -0.3% | 270 |
| Idaho | $84,380 | $40.57 | -13.8% | 1,210 |
| Illinois | $95,080 | $45.71 | -2.9% | 9,040 |
| Indiana | $87,360 | $42.00 | -10.7% | 3,310 |
| Iowa | $81,050 | $38.97 | -17.2% | 1,540 |
| Kansas | $80,120 | $38.52 | -18.1% | 1,690 |
| Kentucky | $83,550 | $40.17 | -14.6% | 2,610 |
| Louisiana | $69,610 | $33.46 | -28.9% | 3,000 |
| Maine | $82,660 | $39.74 | -15.5% | 640 |
| Maryland | $99,190 | $47.69 | +1.3% | 3,510 |
| Massachusetts | $101,310 | $48.71 | +3.5% | 5,290 |
| Michigan | $89,120 | $42.84 | -8.9% | 4,730 |
| Minnesota | $89,380 | $42.97 | -8.7% | 3,890 |
| Mississippi | $78,130 | $37.56 | -20.2% | 1,790 |
| Missouri | $89,280 | $42.92 | -8.8% | 3,230 |
| Montana | $78,740 | $37.86 | -19.5% | 490 |
| Nebraska | $84,350 | $40.55 | -13.8% | 1,310 |
| Nevada | $104,510 | $50.25 | +6.8% | 1,270 |
| New Hampshire | $83,040 | $39.92 | -15.2% | 720 |
| New Jersey | $101,560 | $48.83 | +3.8% | 6,840 |
| New Mexico | $98,690 | $47.45 | +0.8% | 1,250 |
| New York | $100,610 | $48.37 | +2.8% | 15,310 |
| North Carolina | $86,460 | $41.57 | -11.7% | 5,600 |
| North Dakota | $75,240 | $36.17 | -23.1% | 630 |
| Ohio | $93,300 | $44.86 | -4.7% | 7,270 |
| Oklahoma | $84,470 | $40.61 | -13.7% | 1,870 |
| Oregon | $102,660 | $49.35 | +4.9% | 1,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,960 | $44.69 | -5.0% | 6,570 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | $50.00 | +6.3% | 720 |
| South Carolina | $90,530 | $43.52 | -7.5% | 2,190 |
| South Dakota | $65,680 | $31.58 | -32.9% | 410 |
| Tennessee | $84,630 | $40.69 | -13.5% | 3,320 |
| Texas | $99,910 | $48.03 | +2.1% | 19,120 |
| Utah | $91,560 | $44.02 | -6.4% | 1,460 |
| Vermont | $82,090 | $39.47 | -16.1% | 430 |
| Virginia | $96,250 | $46.27 | -1.7% | 4,460 |
| Washington | $105,550 | $50.74 | +7.8% | 3,570 |
| West Virginia | $80,970 | $38.93 | -17.3% | 880 |
| Wisconsin | $83,000 | $39.90 | -15.2% | 2,940 |
| Wyoming | $82,040 | $39.44 | -16.2% | 240 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for speech-language pathologists?
The median annual wage for speech-language pathologists is $97,870 ($47.05 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays speech-language pathologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many speech-language pathologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 183,390 speech-language pathologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do speech-language pathologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $47.05. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.