SOC 29-1127 · May 2025 · United States
Speech-Language Pathologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists across the United States is $97,870 per year, measured over 183,390 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $118,970.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Speech-Language Pathologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 81.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $118,970 and South Dakota pays $65,680.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $118,970 | 16,930 | |
| 2 | Colorado | $110,750 | 4,420 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $109,380 | 390 | |
| 4 | Washington | $105,550 | 3,570 | |
| 5 | Nevada | $104,510 | 1,270 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $104,000 | 720 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $102,760 | 690 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $102,670 | 340 | |
| 9 | Oregon | $102,660 | 1,600 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | $101,560 | 6,840 |
States with the most Speech-Language Pathologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 19,120 | $99,910 | |
| 2 | California | 16,930 | $118,970 | |
| 3 | New York | 15,310 | $100,610 | |
| 4 | Florida | 10,080 | $99,990 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 9,040 | $95,080 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 7,270 | $93,300 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 6,840 | $101,560 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 6,570 | $92,960 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 5,600 | $86,460 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 5,290 | $101,310 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Centro | $133,760 | 70 |
| 2 | San Jose | $132,720 | 890 |
| 3 | Boulder | $131,620 | 320 |
| 4 | San Francisco | $130,850 | 1,760 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $127,470 | 160 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $126,850 | 200 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $126,360 | 1,030 |
| 8 | Vallejo | $124,440 | 130 |
| 9 | Napa | $123,870 | 50 |
| 10 | Salinas | $122,770 | 200 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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