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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$33.46 per hour · take-home ≈ $56,087/year ($4,674/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 28% below the national average. Of the 3,000 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $69,610 a year — though pay ranges from $53,480 for newcomers to $107,650 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $53,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $60,790 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $69,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $90,660 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,650 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,000 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $69,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $56,087 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $69,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$6,484 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$5,325 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$1,713 |
| Take-home (annual) | $56,087 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,674 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Louisiana?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Louisiana is $69,610 per year ($33.46 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $60,790 and $90,660.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $69,610, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $56,087 per year ($4,674 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 3,000 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.