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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Maine (2026)
$39.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $62,188/year ($5,182/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 40th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 640 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $82,660 a year — though pay ranges from $54,010 for newcomers to $108,580 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $73,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $82,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 640 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $82,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $62,188 — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
| Gross (median) | $82,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,355 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,323 |
| Maine state income tax | −$4,793 |
| Take-home (annual) | $62,188 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Maine?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Maine is $82,660 per year ($39.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $73,930 and $99,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $82,660, a single filer in Maine takes home about $62,188 per year ($5,182 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.8%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 640 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.