SOC 29-1127 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Speech-Language Pathologists — Albany
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albany, NY is $82,160 per year, 16.1% below the national median of $97,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albany, NY is $82,160 per year, 16.1% below the national median of $97,870. Half of workers earn between $70,660 and $102,630. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,610 and the ninetieth at $121,050.
Employment stands at 690, or 1.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, New York records the highest median at $107,860. Of the 557 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 169th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,610 | −36.0% |
| 25th | $70,660 | −27.8% |
| Median (50th) | $82,160 | −16.1% |
| 75th | $102,630 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $121,050 | +23.7% |
| Mean | $88,860 | −9.2% |
Other metro areas in New York
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $107,860 | 15,260 | |
| 2 | Kiryas Joel | $96,540 | 550 | |
| 3 | Kingston | $90,980 | 120 | |
| 4 | Watertown | $90,180 | 80 | |
| 5 | Syracuse | $85,120 | 490 | |
| 6 | Binghamton | $84,460 | 170 | |
| 7 | Buffalo | $82,890 | 850 | |
| 8 | Utica | $82,640 | 230 | |
| 9 | Ithaca | $81,450 | 60 | |
| 10 | Glens Falls | $81,120 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albany run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $82,160 buys what $76,145 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,145US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,160 a year, 16.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,610 to $121,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 690 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $107,860.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albany, NY?
The median annual wage is $82,160, or $39.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $97,870, so pay in Albany, NY is 16.1% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Albany, NY earns more than $121,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,610 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in New York, at $107,860 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 690 jobs in this occupation in Albany, NY. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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