Speech language pathologist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Speech language pathologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $94,330 |
| California | $92,750 |
| Connecticut | $91,530 |
| New Jersey | $87,500 |
| Colorado | $87,080 |
| Maryland | $86,610 |
| Virginia | $86,180 |
| Massachusetts | $85,870 |
| Alaska | $85,200 |
| Oregon | $84,790 |
| New York | $82,170 |
| Rhode Island | $80,520 |
| Tennessee | $79,790 |
| Delaware | $78,620 |
| Utah | $78,480 |
| Missouri | $77,670 |
| Florida | $76,820 |
| Georgia | $75,900 |
| Arizona | $75,390 |
| Wyoming | $75,160 |
| Iowa | $75,020 |
| Michigan | $74,460 |
| Ohio | $74,390 |
| Hawaii | $74,130 |
| Minnesota | $73,880 |
| Illinois | $73,697 |
| North Carolina | $73,250 |
| Washington | $73,250 |
| Idaho | $72,880 |
| New Hampshire | $72,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $72,304 |
| New Mexico | $72,100 |
| Texas | $71,940 |
| Kentucky | $71,819 |
| Vermont | $71,420 |
| Indiana | $70,945 |
| South Carolina | $70,150 |
| Wisconsin | $69,780 |
| Nevada | $68,600 |
| North Dakota | $67,980 |
| Nebraska | $67,540 |
| Kansas | $67,530 |
| Oklahoma | $66,300 |
| Louisiana | $65,170 |
| Arkansas | $64,090 |
| Montana | $63,390 |
| Maine | $63,230 |
| Alabama | $62,650 |
| Mississippi | $61,870 |
| South Dakota | $56,680 |
| West Virginia | $55,930 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,500 |
How much does a Speech Language Pathologist earn?
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) conducted a survey of speech language pathologists in the spring of 2015. According to the survey, the median speech language pathologist salary was $75,000/yr, private practice owners or co-owners salaries were $77,240/yr, clinical service providers salaries were $70,000/yr, and administrators or supervisors salaries were $93,534/yr.
In facilities such as outpatient clinics and offices, the salaries were $68,000/yr, in SNFs and general medical, VA, and LTAC hospitals the salaries were $90,000/yr. Suburban areas paid $73,833/yr, city/urban areas paid $75,000/yr, and rural areas paid $78,266/yr. The south paid $70,885/yr, and the west paid $84,000/yr. Speech language pathologists salaries differ with experience: one to three years paid $63,603/yr, four to six years experience paid $68,600/yr, 13-15 years experience paid $85,000/yr, 16-19 years of experience paid $90,000/yr.
How do speech language pathologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Speech language pathologists earn about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than informatics nurse specialists but more than dental hygienists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Informatics nurse specialist salary | $103K |
| Counseling psychologist salary | $85K |
| Clinical psychologist salary | $85K |
| Physical therapist salary | $96K |
| Occupational therapist salary | $95K |
| Speech language pathologist salary | $88K |
| Nuclear medicine technologist salary | $92K |
| Nurse educator salary | $92K |
| Audiologist salary | $84K |
| Dental hygienist salary | $88K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)