Wage data
Speech-Language Pathologists Salary in the United States
The median Speech-Language Pathologists salary in the United States is $97,870 per year, with most earning between $77,730 and $114,570 (the 25th–75th percentile).
National range
$78K – $115K
National wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,900 |
| 25th percentile | $77,730 |
| Median (50th) | $97,870 |
| 75th percentile | $114,570 |
| 90th percentile | $134,160 |
Speech-Language Pathologists salary by metro
- San Jose$132,720 median
- San Francisco$130,850 median
- Sacramento$126,360 median
- San Diego$119,690 median
- Denver$112,090 median
- Los Angeles$109,740 median
- Seattle$108,690 median
- New York$107,860 median
- Portland$107,650 median
- Austin$106,290 median
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Estimates are market-informed, not guarantees. How we read this data.