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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Missouri (2026)
$42.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,380/year ($5,698/month) for a single filer
Missouri ranks 28th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,230 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Missouri, the typical worker earns $89,280 a year — though pay ranges from $58,180 for newcomers to $119,240 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Missouri
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $71,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $89,280 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $103,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $119,240 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,230 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Missouri
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $89,280 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Missouri state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,380 — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
| Gross (median) | $89,280 |
| Federal income tax | −$10,812 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,830 |
| Missouri state income tax | −$3,259 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,380 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,698 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Missouri?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Missouri is $89,280 per year ($42.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $71,520 and $103,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Missouri?
- On the median salary of $89,280, a single filer in Missouri takes home about $68,380 per year ($5,698 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.4%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Missouri?
- BLS counts 3,230 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri.