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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$42.97 per hour · take-home ≈ $67,154/year ($5,596/month) for a single filer
Minnesota ranks 27th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 3,890 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $89,380 a year — though pay ranges from $62,390 for newcomers to $107,820 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $62,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $78,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $100,650 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $107,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,890 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $89,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $67,154 — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
| Gross (median) | $89,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,834 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,838 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$4,554 |
| Take-home (annual) | $67,154 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,596 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Minnesota?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Minnesota is $89,380 per year ($42.97 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $78,310 and $100,650.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $89,380, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $67,154 per year ($5,596 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 24.9%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 3,890 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.