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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Colorado (2026)
$53.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $82,578/year ($6,882/month) for a single filer
Colorado is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Speech-Language Pathologists (2nd of 51), with a median about 15% above the national average. Of the 4,420 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $110,750 a year — though pay ranges from $73,900 for newcomers to $164,520 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $73,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $94,590 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $110,750 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $136,890 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $164,520 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,420 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Colorado (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $110,750 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $82,578 — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
| Gross (median) | $110,750 |
| Federal income tax | −$15,535 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$8,472 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$4,165 |
| Take-home (annual) | $82,578 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,882 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Colorado?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Colorado is $110,750 per year ($53.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $94,590 and $136,890.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $110,750, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $82,578 per year ($6,882 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.4%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 4,420 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.