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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Michigan (2026)
$42.84 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,738/year ($5,645/month) for a single filer
Michigan ranks 29th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 4,730 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Michigan, the typical worker earns $89,120 a year — though pay ranges from $62,430 for newcomers to $108,670 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Michigan
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $76,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $101,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,670 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 4,730 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Michigan (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Michigan
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $89,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Michigan state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,738 — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
| Gross (median) | $89,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,776 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,818 |
| Michigan state income tax | −$3,788 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,738 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,645 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Michigan?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Michigan is $89,120 per year ($42.84 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $76,070 and $101,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Michigan?
- On the median salary of $89,120, a single filer in Michigan takes home about $67,738 per year ($5,645 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.0%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Michigan?
- BLS counts 4,730 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Michigan 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 Michigan 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 Michigan.