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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Montana (2026)
$37.86 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,136/year ($5,095/month) for a single filer
Montana ranks 46th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 490 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Montana, the typical worker earns $78,740 a year — though pay ranges from $58,460 for newcomers to $106,330 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,460 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $65,010 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $93,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $106,330 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 490 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Montana (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $78,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,136 — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
| Gross (median) | $78,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,493 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,024 |
| Montana state income tax | −$3,088 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,136 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,095 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Montana?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Montana is $78,740 per year ($37.86 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $65,010 and $93,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Montana?
- On the median salary of $78,740, a single filer in Montana takes home about $61,136 per year ($5,095 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.4%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 490 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.