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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Maryland (2026)
$47.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $74,110/year ($6,176/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 16th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 3% above the national average. Of the 3,510 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $99,190 a year — though pay ranges from $63,480 for newcomers to $130,590 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $79,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $99,190 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $114,260 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $130,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,510 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $99,190 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $74,110 — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
| Gross (median) | $99,190 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,992 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,588 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$4,500 |
| Take-home (annual) | $74,110 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,176 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Maryland?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Maryland is $99,190 per year ($47.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $79,370 and $114,260.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $99,190, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $74,110 per year ($6,176 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.3%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 3,510 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.