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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$40.18 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,553/year ($5,379/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 36th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 2,430 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $83,580 a year — though pay ranges from $56,250 for newcomers to $134,420 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $56,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $83,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $112,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $134,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,430 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $83,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $64,553 — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
| Gross (median) | $83,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,558 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,394 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$3,076 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,553 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,379 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arkansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Arkansas?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Arkansas is $83,580 per year ($40.18 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,070 and $112,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $83,580, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $64,553 per year ($5,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.8%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 2,430 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.