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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$48.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,501/year ($6,208/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 13th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 2,390 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $100,110 a year — though pay ranges from $65,400 for newcomers to $130,290 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $65,400 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $80,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $100,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,400 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,390 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $100,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,501 — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
| Gross (median) | $100,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,194 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,658 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$4,757 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,501 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,208 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Connecticut?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Connecticut is $100,110 per year ($48.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $80,960 and $114,400.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $100,110, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $74,501 per year ($6,208 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.6%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 2,390 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.