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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Indiana (2026)
$42.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,711/year ($5,643/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 30th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 3,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $87,360 a year — though pay ranges from $60,990 for newcomers to $122,930 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $75,380 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $87,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $106,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $122,930 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Indiana (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $87,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,711 — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
| Gross (median) | $87,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,389 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,683 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,577 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,711 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,643 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Indiana?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Indiana is $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $75,380 and $106,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $87,360, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $67,711 per year ($5,643 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.5%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 3,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.