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Speech-Language Pathologist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$48.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,933/year ($6,328/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 10th of 51 states for Speech-Language Pathologist pay, with a median about 5% above the national average. Of the 6,840 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $101,560 a year — though pay ranges from $71,620 for newcomers to $167,230 at the top.
Speech-Language Pathologist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $71,620 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $82,680 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $101,560 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $128,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $167,230 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,840 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 29-1127, “Speech-Language Pathologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Speech-Language Pathologist salary of $101,560 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,933 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $101,560 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,513 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,769 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$4,345 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,933 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,328 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Speech-Language Pathologist make in New Jersey?
- The median Speech-Language Pathologist salary in New Jersey is $101,560 per year ($48.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $82,680 and $128,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Speech-Language Pathologist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $101,560, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $75,933 per year ($6,328 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Speech-Language Pathologist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 6,840 Speech-Language Pathologist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.