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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$40.55 per hour · take-home ≈ $65,036/year ($5,420/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 35th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 13% below the national average. Of the 1,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $84,350 a year — though pay ranges from $59,120 for newcomers to $117,980 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,120 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $84,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $99,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $117,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $84,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $65,036 — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
| Gross (median) | $84,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,727 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,453 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$3,134 |
| Take-home (annual) | $65,036 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,420 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in Nebraska?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in Nebraska is $84,350 per year ($40.55 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,540 and $99,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $84,350, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $65,036 per year ($5,420 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.9%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 1,310 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.