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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Alabama (2026)
$35.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $57,157/year ($4,763/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 2,060 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $73,660 a year — though pay ranges from $58,010 for newcomers to $109,300 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $63,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $73,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $88,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $109,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,060 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $73,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $57,157 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $73,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,375 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,635 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$3,493 |
| Take-home (annual) | $57,157 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,763 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Alabama?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Alabama is $73,660 per year ($35.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $63,760 and $88,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $73,660, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $57,157 per year ($4,763 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 2,060 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.