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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary by State (2026)
How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make? The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in the US is about $96,627 per year (roughly $46.00 an hour), across 183,370 jobs (Speech-Language Pathologists). But pay swings widely by state — the median ranges from $65,680 in South Dakota to $118,970 in California. Pick your state below for the full pay range and an estimated take-home after taxes.
Median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in every state
| State | Median salary | Jobs |
| California | $118,970 | 16,930 |
| Colorado | $110,750 | 4,420 |
| District of Columbia | $109,380 | 390 |
| Washington | $105,550 | 3,570 |
| Nevada | $104,510 | 1,270 |
| Rhode Island | $104,000 | 720 |
| Delaware | $102,760 | 690 |
| Alaska | $102,670 | 340 |
| Oregon | $102,660 | 1,600 |
| New Jersey | $101,560 | 6,840 |
| Massachusetts | $101,310 | 5,290 |
| New York | $100,610 | 15,310 |
| Connecticut | $100,110 | 2,390 |
| Florida | $99,990 | 10,080 |
| Texas | $99,910 | 19,120 |
| Maryland | $99,190 | 3,510 |
| New Mexico | $98,690 | 1,250 |
| Arizona | $97,800 | 3,390 |
| Hawaii | $97,560 | 270 |
| Georgia | $96,760 | 4,030 |
| Virginia | $96,250 | 4,460 |
| Illinois | $95,080 | 9,040 |
| Ohio | $93,300 | 7,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $92,960 | 6,570 |
| Utah | $91,560 | 1,460 |
| South Carolina | $90,530 | 2,190 |
| Minnesota | $89,380 | 3,890 |
| Missouri | $89,280 | 3,230 |
| Michigan | $89,120 | 4,730 |
| Indiana | $87,360 | 3,310 |
| North Carolina | $86,460 | 5,600 |
| Tennessee | $84,630 | 3,320 |
| Oklahoma | $84,470 | 1,870 |
| Idaho | $84,380 | 1,210 |
| Nebraska | $84,350 | 1,310 |
| Arkansas | $83,580 | 2,430 |
| Kentucky | $83,550 | 2,610 |
| New Hampshire | $83,040 | 720 |
| Wisconsin | $83,000 | 2,940 |
| Maine | $82,660 | 640 |
| Vermont | $82,090 | 430 |
| Wyoming | $82,040 | 240 |
| Iowa | $81,050 | 1,540 |
| West Virginia | $80,970 | 880 |
| Kansas | $80,120 | 1,690 |
| Montana | $78,740 | 490 |
| Mississippi | $78,130 | 1,790 |
| North Dakota | $75,240 | 630 |
| Alabama | $73,660 | 2,060 |
| Louisiana | $69,610 | 3,000 |
| South Dakota | $65,680 | 410 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make?
- A Speech-Language Pathologist makes a median of about $96,627 per year in the US (roughly $46.00 per hour), according to the latest BLS data. Pay ranges from $65,680 in South Dakota to $118,970 in California depending on the state.
- What is the average Speech-Language Pathologist salary in the US?
- The typical (employment-weighted median) Speech-Language Pathologist salary in the US is about $96,627 per year, based on the latest BLS data covering 183,370 jobs nationwide.
- Which state pays Speech-Language Pathologists the most?
- California has the highest median Speech-Language Pathologist salary at $118,970 per year. Remember that taxes and cost of living vary — a high gross salary can shrink after state taxes.
- Which state pays Speech-Language Pathologists the least?
- South Dakota has the lowest median at $65,680 per year. Lower-paying states often also have lower living costs and, in some cases, no state income tax.
Sources and methodology
All figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) (Speech-Language Pathologists, code 29-1127). “Typical pay” is the employment-weighted average of state medians. Take-home estimates on state pages use 2026 federal and verified state tax rules from our PaycheckTally engine.