SOC 29-1127 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Speech-Language Pathologists — Eastern and Southern Colorado
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area · 7 metro areas compared
In Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists is $108,090 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $97,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists is $108,090 a year, which is 10.4% higher than the national figure of $97,870. Half of workers earn between $92,620 and $134,590. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $80,150 and the ninetieth at $161,820.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.9 of every thousand jobs. Boulder leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $131,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 21st of 286 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,150 | −18.1% |
| 25th | $92,620 | −5.4% |
| Median (50th) | $108,090 | +10.4% |
| 75th | $134,590 | +37.5% |
| 90th | $161,820 | +65.3% |
| Mean | $114,060 | +16.5% |
Other metro areas in Colorado
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boulder | $131,620 | 320 | |
| 2 | Pueblo | $119,670 | 80 | |
| 3 | Denver | $112,090 | 2,480 | |
| 4 | Grand Junction | $110,360 | 120 | |
| 5 | Colorado Springs | $108,140 | 710 | |
| 6 | Fort Collins | $102,760 | — | |
| 7 | Greeley | $99,150 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Eastern and Southern Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $108,090 buys what $104,840 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 7.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,840US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,090 a year, 10.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $80,150 to $161,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Boulder, at $131,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Speech-Language Pathologists in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO?
The median annual wage is $108,090, or $51.96 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO is 10.4% 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO earns more than $161,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $80,150 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 Boulder, at $131,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Eastern and Southern Colorado, CO. 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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