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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Georgia (2026)
$46.52 per hour · take-home ≈ $72,502/year ($6,042/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 20th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 4,030 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $96,760 a year — though pay ranges from $59,800 for newcomers to $125,550 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $96,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $108,030 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $125,550 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,030 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $96,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $72,502 — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
| Gross (median) | $96,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,457 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,402 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$4,399 |
| Take-home (annual) | $72,502 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,042 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Georgia?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Georgia is $96,760 per year ($46.52 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,990 and $108,030.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $96,760, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $72,502 per year ($6,042 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.1%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 4,030 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.