SOC 29-1127 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Speech-Language Pathologists — Albuquerque
Albuquerque, NM · 3 metro areas compared
At $99,160, median pay for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albuquerque, NM tracks the national median of $97,870 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $99,160, median pay for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albuquerque, NM tracks the national median of $97,870 closely. Pay ranges from under $61,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $133,050 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $79,770 to $130,980.
Employment stands at 580, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Las Cruces records the highest median at $102,850. Of the 498 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 73rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,630 | −37.0% |
| 25th | $79,770 | −18.5% |
| Median (50th) | $99,160 | +1.3% |
| 75th | $130,980 | +33.8% |
| 90th | $133,050 | +35.9% |
| Mean | $103,060 | +5.3% |
Other metro areas in New Mexico
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Cruces | $102,850 | 200 | |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $97,960 | 60 | |
| 3 | Farmington | $91,120 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Albuquerque run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $99,160 goes as far as $107,549 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 9.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$99,160as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$107,549US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $99,160 a year, 1.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $61,630 to $133,050 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Cruces, at $102,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Albuquerque, NM?
The median annual wage is $99,160, or $47.68 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 Albuquerque, NM is 1.3% higher. 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 Albuquerque, NM earns more than $133,050 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $61,630 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 Las Cruces, at $102,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Albuquerque, NM. 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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