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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Arizona (2026)
$47.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,590/year ($6,299/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 18th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 3,390 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $97,800 a year — though pay ranges from $68,990 for newcomers to $130,550 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $68,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $81,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,390 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $97,800 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,590 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $97,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,686 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,482 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$2,043 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,590 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,299 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Arizona?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Arizona is $97,800 per year ($47.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $81,020 and $114,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $97,800, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $75,590 per year ($6,299 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,390 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.